tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13784274727190957582018-09-17T06:22:22.243+02:00A World Between Folded PagesBook blog with reviews of the Young Adult and New Adult genre. I review Romance, Mystery, Supernatural, Paranormal, Horror, Science-Fiction and Fantasy books.Yvonne B.https://plus.google.com/103635012579167828942noreply@blogger.comBlogger509125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1378427472719095758.post-63964207103757050612016-11-24T18:14:00.000+01:002016-11-24T18:14:50.398+01:00Gilmore Girls Book Tag #2<div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-GPc2-maN520/WBjJ6cloxJI/AAAAAAAAECw/kQOTeWjL6Y4L9ncLgWqu7IHw1jnMtFsKgCLcB/s1600/gilmoregirlstag.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-GPc2-maN520/WBjJ6cloxJI/AAAAAAAAECw/kQOTeWjL6Y4L9ncLgWqu7IHw1jnMtFsKgCLcB/s1600/gilmoregirlstag.png" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">It's time for part TWO of the Gilmore Girls Book Tag, so get ready! I can't believe they'll air the revival tomorrow - I'm so excited!! Let's get started!</span></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://33.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m9xuq66vxy1qgwgfao6_250.gif" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://33.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m9xuq66vxy1qgwgfao6_250.gif" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>1. 1000 yellow daisies</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">- favorite romance -</div><br />I have so many favorite romances that I can't even choose one ... I really enjoyed the 3 romances in Stephanie Perkins series - Anna and the French Kiss, Lola and the Boy Next Door &amp; Isla and the Happily Ever After - they were just too cute and I'm always smiling so much when I think of them.<br /><ul><li>Review for <a href="http://aworldbetweenfoldedpages.blogspot.co.at/2014/12/review-anna-and-french-kiss-by.html" target="_blank">Anna</a>, <a href="http://aworldbetweenfoldedpages.blogspot.co.at/2015/04/review-lola-and-boy-next-door-by.html" target="_blank">Lola</a> &amp; <a href="http://aworldbetweenfoldedpages.blogspot.co.at/2015/10/review-isla-and-happily-ever-after-by.html" target="_blank">Isla</a> </li></ul><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-cAAAKeH_d_8/WBi8Jio2bbI/AAAAAAAAECA/5qvFNW6F5fYv73bVSym8ZIN-TxtbmeITgCLcB/s1600/jess.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-cAAAKeH_d_8/WBi8Jio2bbI/AAAAAAAAECA/5qvFNW6F5fYv73bVSym8ZIN-TxtbmeITgCLcB/s1600/jess.png" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>2. Jess</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">- an unpopular opinion / most swoon-worthy book boyfriend -</div><b><br /></b>As of the unpopular opinion ... well, I don't like Chaol Westfall? I'm not exactly sure why but he and Celaena just don't fit. Apart from that I also couldn't stand him on his own - maybe that changes? I'm currently reading Heir of Fire so maybe I'll change my opinion on him ... who knows.<br /><br />And the most swoon-worthy book boyfriend? Seriously? I have to go with Rhysand for this one. HE IS BAE. He's simply amazing and did such great things ... and terrible things but when you know all the details and why he had to do certain things you just can't be mad at him, nah. I WILL FOREVER LOVE HIM, OKAY?! ♥<b></b><br /><b><br /></b> Also, a little side note on Jess - I LOVE HIM. I ship Rory and him so much that it actually hurts ... they've been my favorite couple all along and I really, really hope they get a second chance in the revival!<b><br /></b><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://sarahmarieh.files.wordpress.com/2015/10/tumblr_inline_nf165ghfob1sy6nrd.gif" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://sarahmarieh.files.wordpress.com/2015/10/tumblr_inline_nf165ghfob1sy6nrd.gif" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><b>3. First snow</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">- snowy or holiday read -</div><b><br /></b>A really snowy read was <i>Let it Snow</i> by John Green and some other authors ... I enjoyed the book but it was nothing special. Other than that I can't stop thinking about <i>Harry Potter</i> when I think of the upcoming Christmas time ... don't know why, haha. :D<b><br /></b><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pggSDOc3lwQ/WBi_q2FalZI/AAAAAAAAECM/dLjGGHNN-8I0Q9XIsNGTa-gb6EmSyYVUACLcB/s1600/hepalien.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pggSDOc3lwQ/WBi_q2FalZI/AAAAAAAAECM/dLjGGHNN-8I0Q9XIsNGTa-gb6EmSyYVUACLcB/s1600/hepalien.png" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><b>4. HEP Alien</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">- book centered around music -</div><b><br /></b> <i>Maybe Someday</i> by Colleen Hoover. This book is fantastic. I loved it so, so much even though looking back at it now maybe I wouldn't love it as much anymore? Either way, it's about music and a beautiful romance and even has its own soundtrack and lyrics in the book! Sounds awesome, right?<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://i2.wp.com/www.survivingcollege.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Lorelai-Gilmore-Gilmore-girls.gif" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://i2.wp.com/www.survivingcollege.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Lorelai-Gilmore-Gilmore-girls.gif" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span id="goog_681751721"></span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/"></a><span id="goog_681751722"></span>5. He'd better have a motorcycle</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">- your book crush -</div><b><br /></b> As of right now it's probably Rowan Whitehorn from the <i>Throne of Glass</i> series by Sarah J. Maas. I'm not 100% in love with him yet but trustworthy recourses assured me that I will definitely fall in love with him sometime soon ... I'm counting on it, haha.<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/31/1a/7f/311a7fd201b50f47019edccda65d8ef5.gif" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/31/1a/7f/311a7fd201b50f47019edccda65d8ef5.gif" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><b>6. It's repetitive and Redundant</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">- a book that could have been shorter -</div><b><br /></b> <i>Never Fade</i> by Alexandra Bracken - don't get me wrong, I enjoyed the book but I had a hard time getting into it. It was a bit boring in the beginning but once it picked up on pace and the author brought back the characters from the first book I really, really liked it.<br /><ul><li>Review for <a href="http://aworldbetweenfoldedpages.blogspot.co.at/2015/05/review-never-fade-by-alexandra-bracken.html" target="_blank">Never Fade</a></li></ul><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nhubZjs95Yg/WBjABNoZTbI/AAAAAAAAECQ/YaiIs9eWkQQ0Tp8p9cvl8PxQ9XCQfjxLQCLcB/s1600/kirk.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nhubZjs95Yg/WBjABNoZTbI/AAAAAAAAECQ/YaiIs9eWkQQ0Tp8p9cvl8PxQ9XCQfjxLQCLcB/s1600/kirk.png" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><b>7. Kirk</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">- the weirdest book you've ever read -</div><b><br /></b> Once again I have to pick Creed by Trisha Leaver &amp; Lindsay Currie.That one was just <i>so bad</i>. I'm sorry but I can't tell this in a gentle way. It was boring and definitely not horror-like - well at least not in the common way -, it had the weirdest "villain" I've ever read about and such a confusing and ridiculous plot that didn't even make any sense ... for me, at least. Such a huge disappointment.<br /><ul><li>Review for <a href="http://aworldbetweenfoldedpages.blogspot.co.at/2015/10/review-creed-by-trisha-leaver-lindsay.html" target="_blank">Creed</a></li></ul><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-agMZZKWpZ_0/WBjAjxbI-1I/AAAAAAAAECU/fJvRGRjPkcQDiKfb2lBScB1U4ybGCrECgCLcB/s1600/sookie.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-agMZZKWpZ_0/WBjAjxbI-1I/AAAAAAAAECU/fJvRGRjPkcQDiKfb2lBScB1U4ybGCrECgCLcB/s1600/sookie.png" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>8. Sookie</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">- a character that makes you laugh -</div><b><br /></b>SO. MANY. How shall I choose? I really liked Kenji from the <i>Shatter Me</i> triology - he always had some "wise" words to share - Ben from <i>The One Thing</i> is one of the greatest kids ever with his intelligence and brilliant humor and let's not forget of Ron Weasley! So much love.<b><br /></b><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://media1.popsugar-assets.com/files/thumbor/PtMejh1bhZhJmJxHR0KIf8Zv1d8/fit-in/1024x1024/filters:format_auto-!!-:strip_icc-!!-/2015/10/20/776/n/1922283/433b2f6706d5f03f_gilmore-girls-tumblr/i/Finally-When-Someone-Asks-Why-You-Love-Gilmore-Girls-So-Much.gif" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="160" src="https://media1.popsugar-assets.com/files/thumbor/PtMejh1bhZhJmJxHR0KIf8Zv1d8/fit-in/1024x1024/filters:format_auto-!!-:strip_icc-!!-/2015/10/20/776/n/1922283/433b2f6706d5f03f_gilmore-girls-tumblr/i/Finally-When-Someone-Asks-Why-You-Love-Gilmore-Girls-So-Much.gif" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><b>9. It's a lifestyle. It's a religion</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">- one book that means more to you than any other -</div><b><br /></b> I have a couple of books that are immensely important to me ... <i>The One Thing</i> by Marci Lyn Curtis because it's the first signed book I ever owned. <i>A Court of Mist and Fury</i> by Sarah J. Maas because of my love Rhysand, obviously. <i>Ignite me</i> by Tahereh Mafi because of my baby Warner and and and. ♥<br /><ul><li>Review for <a href="http://aworldbetweenfoldedpages.blogspot.co.at/2015/09/review-one-thing-by-marci-lyn-curtis.html" target="_blank">The One Thing</a>, ACOMAF (<a href="http://aworldbetweenfoldedpages.blogspot.co.at/2016/05/lets-talk-acomaf-court-of-me-wanting.html" target="_blank">spoiler</a> / <a href="http://aworldbetweenfoldedpages.blogspot.co.at/2016/05/why-acomaf-will-haunt-my-dreams-review.html" target="_blank">non-spoiler</a>) &amp; <a href="http://aworldbetweenfoldedpages.blogspot.co.at/2015/01/review-ignite-me-by-tahereh-mafi-spoiler.html" target="_blank">Ignite Me</a></li></ul><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Dvy8zlP7M78/WBjFDXaefjI/AAAAAAAAECg/E2B-B-WnaOMRlXoDcVFtwDXEBV3C3nNGQCLcB/s1600/rory.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Dvy8zlP7M78/WBjFDXaefjI/AAAAAAAAECg/E2B-B-WnaOMRlXoDcVFtwDXEBV3C3nNGQCLcB/s1600/rory.png" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><b>10. Rory</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">- a favorite character who is a bookworm -</div><b><br /></b> I think I'd like to go with Katy from the <i>Obsidian</i> series by Jennifer L. Armentrout - she's not only a huge bookworm but also a book blogger! I loved her for that - and various other reasons, haha. Ohhh and Hermione! Of course, how could I forget her - she's another important one, yeees.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">And this is it! Feel free to do the tag, I'd love to read your answers! Also, be sure to chat about Gilmore Girls in general with me - I'm always ready to fangirl! &lt;3</span></div>Yvonne B.https://plus.google.com/103635012579167828942noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1378427472719095758.post-18046375392610151672016-11-10T12:31:00.000+01:002016-11-10T12:31:13.212+01:00{REVIEW} Bone Gap by Laura Ruby<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xq5I76X9E1A/V6c0o9dHpiI/AAAAAAAAD54/OUrd6Cd8ym4glBkTozEEFhv4BGHDnA6LwCLcB/s1600/bone%2Bgap.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xq5I76X9E1A/V6c0o9dHpiI/AAAAAAAAD54/OUrd6Cd8ym4glBkTozEEFhv4BGHDnA6LwCLcB/s400/bone%2Bgap.jpg" width="262" /></a></div>Title: <i><b>Bone Gap</b></i><br />Author: <b>Laura Ruby</b><br />Series: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/27161160-bone-gap" target="_blank"><b>Stand-alone</b></a><br />Genre: <b>Young Adult, Fantasy, Fiction</b><br />Publication: <b>March 3rd, 2015 </b><br />Rating: ★★★★☆<br /><br /><div style="background-color: #c0bddb; margin-left: 40px; padding-bottom: 15px; padding-left: 10px; padding-right: 12px; padding-top: 15px;"><span id="freeText1914391425703970346">Everyone knows Bone Gap is full of gaps.<br /><br />So when young, beautiful Roza went missing, the people of Bone Gap weren’t surprised. But Finn knows what really happened to Roza. He knows she was kidnapped by a dangerous man whose face he cannot remember.<br /><br />As we follow the stories of Finn, Roza, and the people of Bone Gap, acclaimed author Laura Ruby weaves a tale of the ways in which the face the world sees is never the sum of who we are.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-aP6Yp1XjL4E/VR7ZL5ADPvI/AAAAAAAABYs/WevZrRk8vZQVBYGgrnvoWJsRr3eR3CdSQCKgB/s1600/review.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-aP6Yp1XjL4E/VR7ZL5ADPvI/AAAAAAAABYs/WevZrRk8vZQVBYGgrnvoWJsRr3eR3CdSQCKgB/s1600/review.png" /></a></div>To be honest, I had no clue what this book was about when I first picked it up. I saw some people talking about it on Twitter and was immediately enthralled and curious to find out more about it. Let me just tell you ... one of the best decisions I've ever made. Really.<br /><br /><b><i>Bone Gap</i> is a mysterious, utterly confusing but highly enjoyable book that will keep you guessing about what's actually going on throughout the whole book.</b> No boring moments, no plot holes (at least not obvious to me) and no cringe-worthy romances or anything like that. Instead it captivates you with brilliant, well fleshed-out characters that are all so different and weird/funny/sweet in their own way so by the end of it you'll love (almost) everyone.<br /><br />The <b>beautiful writing</b> is another huge bonus because, seriously, I couldn't get enough of it. Laura Ruby definitely knows how to write things so they sound beautiful and lyrical. I loved it! The characters and plot line were both incredibly interesting and just felt <i>whole</i> to me ... you know what I mean? Yes, I was confused most of the time and had no clue what's actually happening but that's exactly what I needed. It's what this makes a great book! And in the end everything makes sense. You get this <i>"Ahaaa!"</i> moment when it clicks and every puzzle piece finds its place - which feels amazing, by the way.<br /><br />But speaking of characters ... let's start off with <b>Finn</b>. He's seen as the weird guy, a bit crazy and no one really takes him seriously but actually ... he knows a lot of things. It's just that no one believes him and if everyone thinks you're crazy ... maybe it's true? Finn is a brilliant character - the way he changes throughout the book made my heart swell with pride and happiness because HECK YES! I knew he's the brave and clever guy no one wanted to see. And our beloved <b>Petey</b>? Oh man, where do I even start? She's an "ugly" girl, tough and brutally honest with a sharp tongue which I loved. Also, she's raising bees and while I do hate all (buzzing) insects I was so fascinated and intrigued by her. <br /><br />Then there's <b>Sean</b>, Finn's bigger brother, who's quiet and composed and so in love with Roza. Speaking of <b>Roza</b> ... she's probably one of the most important things of this book. She's been kidnapped - which Finn saw but no one believed him - and is an incredible character on her own. I loved her right from the beginning. Her story, her background ... she's just great.<br /><br />To not spoil anything, I won't go into more detail. Are you curious? You wanna know more about speaking corn, horses, honey and bees? You want to read a book with characters that you'll love and a storyline so confusing (in a good way!) but interesting which will keep you hooked till the very last page? Then go pick up <i>Bone Gap</i> IMMEDIATELY. It's worth it, trust me.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">★★★★☆</span></div>Yvonne B.https://plus.google.com/103635012579167828942noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1378427472719095758.post-49562990829254309962016-11-02T12:24:00.000+01:002016-11-02T12:24:21.703+01:00Gilmore Girls Book Tag #1<div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GPc2-maN520/WBjJ6cloxJI/AAAAAAAAECw/ISB8dGrUVUASvz-ZROtgmIWjJWKxAQjxQCEw/s1600/gilmoregirlstag.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GPc2-maN520/WBjJ6cloxJI/AAAAAAAAECw/ISB8dGrUVUASvz-ZROtgmIWjJWKxAQjxQCEw/s1600/gilmoregirlstag.png" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">A short while ago I started rewatching Gilmore Girls from the very beginning and I AM IN LOVE. Again. I've already seen it once in German and now I've become obsessed with it all over again - yes, it's that addictive! I found 2 tags and because I liked them so much, I combined them but only took the questions I wanted - so without further ado, here's PART ONE of the Gilmore Girls Book Tag!</span></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://67.media.tumblr.com/f78d4f23d8949e946d181f4b1dc01ce8/tumblr_nbhv3fNPhC1rsaub1o4_250.gif" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://67.media.tumblr.com/f78d4f23d8949e946d181f4b1dc01ce8/tumblr_nbhv3fNPhC1rsaub1o4_250.gif" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>1. I just got hit by a deer!&nbsp;</b></span><br />- character having the worst day ever -</div><br />That could be Calla Ann Stone from Pintip Dunn's <i>Forget Tomorrow</i>. One of her shittiest days ever was probably the one she received her so-called "memory" from her future self. It showed her that she'll kill her little sister Jessa and so the government imprisons her. Sounds like a rough day, right?<br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="http://aworldbetweenfoldedpages.blogspot.co.at/2016/02/review-forget-tomorrow-by-pintip-dunn.html" target="_blank">Review</a> &amp; <a href="http://aworldbetweenfoldedpages.blogspot.co.at/2016/02/discussion-visions-of-future.html" target="_blank">discussion</a> for Forget Tomorrow</li></ul><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-a_WpTxeIRTE/WBhrChy3LUI/AAAAAAAAEAw/atlLycVyaB8iEIgQcWW5ngyXHXajOf6DwCLcB/s1600/gilmoregirls.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-a_WpTxeIRTE/WBhrChy3LUI/AAAAAAAAEAw/atlLycVyaB8iEIgQcWW5ngyXHXajOf6DwCLcB/s1600/gilmoregirls.png" /></a><span style="font-size: large;"><b>2. Stars Hollow</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">- wildly eccentric cast-</div><br />I've never seen a cast as diverse and unique as the one from Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo where I absolutely adore each and every person. They're all so different, have their own opinion and therefore don't always agree on certain things but I think that's what makes them so likeable.<br /><ul><li>Review for <a href="http://aworldbetweenfoldedpages.blogspot.co.at/2015/12/review-six-of-crows-by-leigh-bardugo.html" target="_blank">Six of Crows</a></li></ul><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-NrlsP_Sd5yc/WBh0zUrd_9I/AAAAAAAAEBM/GxTkFYRWlg0asQyKNiEStBDsKGVc9TgjQCLcB/s1600/kimsantiques.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-NrlsP_Sd5yc/WBh0zUrd_9I/AAAAAAAAEBM/GxTkFYRWlg0asQyKNiEStBDsKGVc9TgjQCLcB/s1600/kimsantiques.png" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>3. Kim's Antiques</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">- a world you'd be afraid to enter -</div><b><br /></b> Any world of a YA Horror book. Most Dystopian books ... well, unless I've got an awesome crew that protects me. And I think I'd be useless in a zombie apocalype - apart from becoming the zombies' snack to cause a distraction.<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://33.media.tumblr.com/7306066e4c8530155202a380e34b1ffd/tumblr_neugm2TIDJ1qcmptjo4_400.gif" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://33.media.tumblr.com/7306066e4c8530155202a380e34b1ffd/tumblr_neugm2TIDJ1qcmptjo4_400.gif" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><b>4. Coffee</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">- a book you're addicted to -<b><br /></b></div><br />How am I supposed to just list one book here? There are so many I'm addicted to and in love with so I'll name a few, ha! The <i>Bloodlines </i>series by Richelle Mead, the <i>Throne of Glass</i> series by Sarah J. Maas (although I'm only at book 3), the <i>Harry Potter</i> series by J.K. Rowling and also let's not forget <i>ACOTAR/ACOMAF</i> by Sarah J. Maas again because ... duh. <br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>5. Lorelai &amp; Luke</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">- a book about best friends who fall in love -<b><br /></b></div><br /><a href="https://media.giphy.com/media/ZnYshsgTumIgw/giphy.gif" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://media.giphy.com/media/ZnYshsgTumIgw/giphy.gif" /></a>Does Aline &amp; Mal from the Grisha trilogy count? I'm not sure anymore but I think they were best friends before they fell in love with each other? Huh. I'm not saying that I'm a huge fan of those two (my heart will always belong to someone else!) but I remember liking them at the beginning because of the things they've been through as friends and right now I can't even name anyone else.<br /><ul><li>Review of <a href="http://aworldbetweenfoldedpages.blogspot.co.at/2014/09/review-shadow-and-bone-by-leigh-bardugo.html" target="_blank">Shadow &amp; Bone</a>, <a href="http://aworldbetweenfoldedpages.blogspot.co.at/2014/09/review-siege-and-storm-by-leigh-bardugo_9.html" target="_blank">Siege &amp; Storm</a>, <a href="http://aworldbetweenfoldedpages.blogspot.co.at/2014/09/review-ruin-and-rising-by-leigh-bardugo.html" target="_blank">Ruin &amp; Rising</a></li></ul><br /><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-J3hdBG6I2IQ/WBhtjUBXQHI/AAAAAAAAEA8/nhz7HJHSNAoDJci6391IsiL9VihFyYPGACLcB/s1600/maxmedina.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-J3hdBG6I2IQ/WBhtjUBXQHI/AAAAAAAAEA8/nhz7HJHSNAoDJci6391IsiL9VihFyYPGACLcB/s1600/maxmedina.png" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>6. Mr. Medina</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">- an illicit affair -</div><br />An Illicit affair? Like whaaat? I don't even know ... maybe Rose and Dimitri from the Vampire Academy series by Richelle Mead? Is that alright? Their love was forbidden so I guess that's a correct answer, haha. Other than those two I wouldn't know who to pick ...<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://67.media.tumblr.com/85b579751648b0eed08de1d9ea8cf717/tumblr_nqvrx3k8RK1uxpziyo4_400.gif" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://67.media.tumblr.com/85b579751648b0eed08de1d9ea8cf717/tumblr_nqvrx3k8RK1uxpziyo4_400.gif" width="200" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><b>7. Dean</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">- first book love -</div><b><br /></b> This one has to be <i>Twilight </i>by Stephanie Meyer! Yes, I admit it, I was all over Twilight when it came out (in german) and devoured the book as fast as I've never read before. It's what initially got me into reading so it'll forever hold a special place in my heart.<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-j2YjVLI2kD0/WBh-iesQprI/AAAAAAAAEBc/kfYJvos8Czkdx39NcbiTuEvb66mqP7q6wCLcB/s1600/lukesdiner.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-j2YjVLI2kD0/WBh-iesQprI/AAAAAAAAEBc/kfYJvos8Czkdx39NcbiTuEvb66mqP7q6wCLcB/s1600/lukesdiner.png" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><b>8. Luke's Diner</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">- a comfort read -</div><b><br /></b>I don't think I have one? Oops? No seriously,&nbsp; I barely reread any books - I did reread <i>Shatter Me</i> once but it wasn't the same -, so I don't even know. I guess for a lot of people <i>Harry Potter</i> is a comfort read so would I really need to pick one I'd choose Harry &amp; his friends!<b></b><br /><ul><li>Review for <a href="http://aworldbetweenfoldedpages.blogspot.co.at/2014/11/review-harry-potter-and-philosophers.html" target="_blank">Harry Potter #1</a><b><br /></b></li></ul><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><a href="https://wideeyedtwentysomething.files.wordpress.com/2015/11/blog_crying_or_laughing_sookie.gif?w=620" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://wideeyedtwentysomething.files.wordpress.com/2015/11/blog_crying_or_laughing_sookie.gif?w=620" /></a><span style="font-size: large;"><b>9. Am I crying or laughing?</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">- a book that messed with your emotions -</div><b><br /></b> Colleen Hoover does the trick for me. The (good) books I've read so far - Ugly Love, Maybe Someday &amp; Confess - were amazing and made me cry and laugh and go "awww" more than once. I can't help it, I just adore her stories and characters. There's also <i>When It Rains</i> which was such a heartbreakingly beautiful book ... definitely worth a read!<br /><ul><li>Review for <a href="http://aworldbetweenfoldedpages.blogspot.co.at/2015/04/review-ugly-love-by-colleen-hoover.html" target="_blank">Ugly Love</a>, <a href="http://aworldbetweenfoldedpages.blogspot.co.at/2014/11/review-maybe-someday-by-colleen-hoover.html" target="_blank">Maybe Someday</a>, <a href="http://aworldbetweenfoldedpages.blogspot.co.at/2015/03/review-confess-by-colleen-hoover.html" target="_blank">Confess</a> &amp; <a href="http://aworldbetweenfoldedpages.blogspot.co.at/2015/10/review-when-it-rains-by-lisa-de-jong.html" target="_blank">When It Rains</a>&nbsp; </li></ul><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4uheo7zPQ1qleym7o3_250.gif" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4uheo7zPQ1qleym7o3_250.gif" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><b>10. I pushed him in the lake!</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">- a book you'd throw in a lake -</div><b><br /></b> Basically any bad book I've ever read? One that came to my mind immediately is <i>Creed</i> by Trisha Leaver &amp; Lindsay Currie - it was so boring and bad and even though it had a promising premise and start I couldn't wait to finish it - one of the worst books I've read.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">That was</span><span style="font-size: large;"> part 1 of the Gilmore Girls Book Tag! The second one will be up in a few days so stay tuned if you're interested! </span></div><br />Yvonne B.https://plus.google.com/103635012579167828942noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1378427472719095758.post-83319527134823027822016-10-29T13:45:00.001+02:002016-10-29T13:45:34.128+02:004 books I wanted to read this Halloween/October<div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Q2V7zVovMpU/WANYKoDglfI/AAAAAAAAD_c/uKrQ90CVyR4xxunGKBfEBxpFWnALyxEeACLcB/s1600/halloween_reads.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Q2V7zVovMpU/WANYKoDglfI/AAAAAAAAD_c/uKrQ90CVyR4xxunGKBfEBxpFWnALyxEeACLcB/s1600/halloween_reads.png" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">You know, I absolutely love October and Halloween. I usually have a set TBR for this month because I love to be in a creepy mood this time of the year. I read really good and awesome YA horror books last year so I planned on continuing with even better ones this year but - oh, surprise - a nasty reading slump let me fail all my reading/blogging goals. Sigh. Anyway, I thought it would be fun to share what books I <i>wanted&nbsp; </i>to read! </span></div><br /></div><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23582973-under-my-skin" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RFuLfR934yQ/WAJTrl5wU8I/AAAAAAAAD-8/8XDZeSC64a0sW7b3y7f_YgQ42VXBiB6GACLcB/s200/under%2Bmy%2Bskin.jpg" width="130" /></a><br /><h2><span style="color: #674ea7;"><u><span style="font-weight: normal;">1. Under My Skin by James Dawson</span></u></span></h2>So, last year I read <i>Say Her Name</i> by the same author and really liked it! It gave me the creeps and definitely spooked me a few times. Sure, it wasn't the best book I've read and also not the scariest but I had a good time with it and therefore wanted to check out his other YA Horror book as well - and also, it has pink stained pages, gaaah! <br /><ul><li>Check out my review of <b><a href="http://aworldbetweenfoldedpages.blogspot.co.at/2015/04/review-say-her-name-by-james-dawson.html" target="_blank">Say Her Name</a></b></li></ul><br /><br /><h2><span style="color: #674ea7;"><u><span style="font-weight: normal;">2. The Dark House series by Laurie Faria Stolarz</span></u></span></h2>I. HAVE. BEEN. WAITING. FOR. SO. LONG! My version of the second book of the series - <i>Return to the Dark House</i> - only recently released and so now I'm super excited to get to this as soon as possible. The first book was very inrtiguing and I still remember this cruel, cruel cliffhanger ... oh man. I'd definitely recommend this series! <br /><ul><li>Check out my review of <b><a href="http://aworldbetweenfoldedpages.blogspot.co.at/2015/10/review-welcome-to-dark-house-by-laurie.html" target="_blank">Welcome to the Dark House</a></b> </li></ul><center><table><tbody><tr><td><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18459190-welcome-to-the-dark-house"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1381325453l/18459190.jpg" width="140" /></a></div></td><td style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23213517-return-to-the-dark-house"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1440778748l/23213517.jpg" width="140" /></a></div></td></tr></tbody></table></center><br /><br /><h2><span style="color: #674ea7;"><u>3. The Girl from the Well series by Rin Chupeco</u></span></h2>I actually finished the first book - <i>The Girl from the Well</i> - of this series a few weeks ago and loved it! It was great and reminded me a lot of those old well-made horror movies that still managed to scare me. If you liked <i>The Ring </i>and/or <i>The Grudge </i>you should definitely check it out - I'm already excited for the second book - <i>The Suffering</i> -, which I heard is supposed to be even better than the first! <br /><ul><li>Check out my review of <b><a href="http://aworldbetweenfoldedpages.blogspot.co.at/2016/10/review-girl-from-well-by-rin-chupeco.html" target="_blank">The Girl from the Well</a></b> </li></ul><center><table><tbody><tr><td><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25263927-the-girl-from-the-well"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1427908379l/25263927.jpg" width="140" /></a></div></td><td style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/24789796-the-suffering"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1424834953l/24789796.jpg" width="140" /></a></div></td></tr></tbody></table></center><br /><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/12977531-the-shining" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-51h1xZ3O2Rk/WAJYfASZdTI/AAAAAAAAD_M/dBgXSoACGKECUsszqZIKBQA31hhAnkXEwCLcB/s200/the%2Bshining.jpg" width="130" /></a><br /><h2><span style="color: #674ea7;"><u><span style="font-weight: normal;">4. The Shining by Stephen King</span></u></span></h2>Sigh. This book has been on my TBR for ages and every Halloween I set myself the goal to finally finish it. I started it last year (I think?) but still haven't continued yet. Don't get me wrong, what I've read so far was really good but the font is so damn small and there are so many pages and it's kinda intimidating, haha. I'd say it's still a good book for some great and creepy nights.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">And if you want to know more about <a href="https://abookparadise.blogspot.co.at/2016/10/feature-blogger-8-halloween-special.html" target="_blank"><b>my favorite YA Horror books</b></a>, be sure to check out Tanya's <i>Feature A Blogger</i> post @ A Book Paradise where I shared them with all of you!</span></div>Yvonne B.https://plus.google.com/103635012579167828942noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1378427472719095758.post-58610449667350919052016-10-12T12:52:00.000+02:002016-10-12T12:52:03.284+02:00{REVIEW} The Girl from the Well by Rin Chupeco<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Iimbu5FAb2o/V-kslG24-pI/AAAAAAAAD84/XlYFQbyqckUv11hit1fIGhXSuCnjE_pkQCLcB/s1600/the%2Bgirl%2Bfrom%2Bthe%2Bwell.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Iimbu5FAb2o/V-kslG24-pI/AAAAAAAAD84/XlYFQbyqckUv11hit1fIGhXSuCnjE_pkQCLcB/s400/the%2Bgirl%2Bfrom%2Bthe%2Bwell.jpg" width="266" /></a></div>Title: <i><b>The Girl from the Well</b></i><br />Author: <b>Rin Chupeco</b><br />Genre: <b>Young Adult, Horror, Paranormal</b><br />Series: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/series/146569-the-girl-from-the-well" target="_blank"><b>The Girl from the Well #1</b></a><br />Publication: <b>August 5th, 2014</b><br />Rating: ★★★★☆<br /><br /><div style="background-color: #c0bddb; margin-left: 40px; padding-bottom: 15px; padding-left: 10px; padding-right: 12px; padding-top: 15px;"><i>You may think me biased, being murdered myself. But my state of being has nothing to do with the curiosity toward my own species, if we can be called such. We do not go gentle, as your poet encourages, into that good night.</i> <br /><br />A dead girl walks the streets.<br /><br />She hunts murderers. Child killers, much like the man who threw her body down a well three hundred years ago.<br /><br />And when a strange boy bearing stranger tattoos moves into the neighborhood so, she discovers, does something else. And soon both will be drawn into the world of eerie doll rituals and dark Shinto exorcisms that will take them from American suburbia to the remote valleys and shrines of Aomori, Japan.<br /><br />Because the boy has a terrifying secret - one that would just <i>kill</i> to get out.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-aP6Yp1XjL4E/VR7ZL5ADPvI/AAAAAAAABYs/BOSgd7dFcec_jtmeQFAWLdc35A6tA9IhwCPcB/s1600/review.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-aP6Yp1XjL4E/VR7ZL5ADPvI/AAAAAAAABYs/BOSgd7dFcec_jtmeQFAWLdc35A6tA9IhwCPcB/s1600/review.png" /></a></div>I haven't really been in the mood for reading anything at all lately ... however, I do wanted to get back into reading again and because it's October already (Halloween, yay!) and the only genre that <i>remotely </i>interested me was (YA) horror, I just had to start this book. I devoured the first 50% in one sitting and read way past into the night - actually it was morning already, oops - and even though I took a break of a week or so before I continued, I was as fascinated and excited about it as at the beginning.<br /><br />I've already read a few YA horror books and have a few favorites and <i>The Girl From The Well</i> is definitely gonna join this list! It's creepy and scary and feels like a really well-made movie back when they still scared the crap out of me, oooh yes! How about I share what I liked most? Sounds good? So here we go!<br /><br /><center><div style="border-color: rgb(69 , 129 , 142); border-style: dotted; border-width: 1px; height: 350px; overflow: auto; padding: 10px; text-align: center; width: 580px;"><h2 style="text-align: center;"><u>1. Okiku</u></h2><div style="text-align: center;">She's such a great character and even though she did terrible things, I adore her. Maybe I shouldn't but in this case I can't look at it any differently - I'm like Tark here. #sorrynotsorry I liked that she's not this typical ghost that <i>just </i>seeks revenge or is <i>just </i>friendly and good. She's both of this and I liked the balance between being good and evil.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><u>2. Okiku being "bad"</u></h2><div style="text-align: center;">I have to mention this seperately because I really ... liked? enjoyed? - that sounds so wrong - those scenes. I don't wanna spoil anything in case you want to read the book too but they just felt satisfying. They deserved it.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><u>3. The mind games</u></h2><div style="text-align: center;">Like, there's so much I didn't understand at first - I assumed I know what's going on but most of the time I was wrong and fooled, which I liked a lot! Yes, sometimes it really is predictable but there are definitely a few things you won't see coming. </div></div></center><br />Anyone who's familiar with the movies <i>The Ring</i> and <i>The Grudge</i> and actually liked them will love this book! It's equally frightening and has brilliant characters that handle all of this "ghost stuff" accordingly, in my opinion. I would freak out, to be honest, but I'm a whimp so that's to be expected. I'd definitely recommend reading it and already can't wait to dive into the second book!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">★★★★☆ </span></div>Yvonne B.https://plus.google.com/103635012579167828942noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1378427472719095758.post-31091438026624353102016-10-06T13:41:00.000+02:002016-10-06T13:41:27.083+02:00Bookish time capsule to the future - what to "save"?<div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-G2EzmU0EM8E/V1_osTWuOtI/AAAAAAAAD08/96DGw2WDXd8TutGxYKzxq8t8IMZn5sWGQCLcB/s1600/timecapsule.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-G2EzmU0EM8E/V1_osTWuOtI/AAAAAAAAD08/96DGw2WDXd8TutGxYKzxq8t8IMZn5sWGQCLcB/s1600/timecapsule.png" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">Hello, friends! On my hunt for blog post ideas - I'm kinda uncreative, bear with me - I stumbled upon this great idea* and thought it would be fun and interesting! </span><span style="font-size: large;">So, you've all heard of time capsules, right? I'm sure you have! Wikipedia, can you please take over for a second and explain what these are?</span></div><span style="font-size: xx-small;">&nbsp; </span><br /><blockquote class="tr_bq"><div style="background-color: #c0bddb; padding-bottom: 15px; padding-left: 15px; padding-right: 15px; padding-top: 15px;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">time capsule; </span></b><br />A time capsule is a cache of goods or information that is intended as a method of communication with future people. It can contain photographs, letters, every day items, food seeds and and and - basically everything you can think of that might be important in the future.</div></blockquote><br />Thank you, Wikipedia. <b>Our bookish time capsule will hold 8 books/series that I think are worthy to save and preserve.</b> They don't necessarily have to be historically important books or ones that really <i>mean </i>something - my list contains books that I loved and would want other people to read. Let's get started!<br /><br /><br /><h3 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><u>The Book Thief by Markus Zusak</u></span></span></h3><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-oXci32pRobY/V1_pVX2sK2I/AAAAAAAAD1I/r1jPs1qXDAoRm6-_6ak4SQlCfu_CGD03QCLcB/s1600/the%2Bbook%2Bthief.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-oXci32pRobY/V1_pVX2sK2I/AAAAAAAAD1I/r1jPs1qXDAoRm6-_6ak4SQlCfu_CGD03QCLcB/s200/the%2Bbook%2Bthief.jpg" width="127" /></a>This book, ladies and gentlemen, is brilliant. I loved it with all my heart because it was amazingly well written and unique in its own way. Books about World War II / Holocaust aren't a rarity but having heard so much about it already ... it kind of got, oh I don't know, I don't wanna say "boring" - because it definitely isn't; it's incredibly important - but I was growing <i>tired </i>of it. However, Markus Zusak took a fantastic turn on it and made this book one of my alltime favorites. Definitely a must-read!<br /><br /><blockquote class="tr_bq"><span style="font-family: &quot;georgia&quot; , &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;"><i><span style="font-size: large;">"Like most misery, it started with apparent happiness."</span></i></span> </blockquote><br /><br /><br /><h3 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><u>Wonder by R.J. Palacio</u></span></span></h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-QNb1ufb6edw/V1_p10fy_CI/AAAAAAAAD1Q/queLKtqUD_8aAhQgBWz_yqwrlFMFiIUIgCLcB/s1600/wonder.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-QNb1ufb6edw/V1_p10fy_CI/AAAAAAAAD1Q/queLKtqUD_8aAhQgBWz_yqwrlFMFiIUIgCLcB/s200/wonder.jpg" width="130" /></a></div>It's been a while that I read this book but I still remember how much I loved it. It's such a sweet book with many great messages - it'll make you think and appreciate who/how you are and what you have a lot more. Also, the main character is such an inspiring and brave young boy - we can definitely learn a thing or two from him!<br /><br /><blockquote class="tr_bq"><span style="font-family: &quot;georgia&quot; , &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><span id="freeTextreview960657595">"What is beautiful is good, and who is good will soon be beautiful."</span></i></span></span> </blockquote><br /><br /><br /><h3 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><u>A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness</u></span></span></h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zrpAZWomUlo/VrdfEC_fEOI/AAAAAAAADbQ/l2ihJ5INUHA_Pvhxd3vsDqTr72p83AN4ACKgB/s1600/a%2Bmonster%2Bcalls.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zrpAZWomUlo/VrdfEC_fEOI/AAAAAAAADbQ/l2ihJ5INUHA_Pvhxd3vsDqTr72p83AN4ACKgB/s200/a%2Bmonster%2Bcalls.jpg" width="153" /></a></div>A book, I think, everyone should read. Patrick Ness created this little masterpiece and with his words he'll make you feel all the feels. Really, there's no way around it. It's beautiful, heartbreaking and holds so much truth in it ... I adored every second of it; maybe because it made me think about so many different (but important!) things while reading the book. Not an easy read but so worth it!<br /><br /><blockquote class="tr_bq"><i><span style="font-family: &quot;georgia&quot; , &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;"><span id="freeTextreview1015622112" style="font-size: large;">"You do not write your life with words...You write it with actions. What you think is not important. It is only important what you <u>do</u>."</span><span id="freeTextreview1015622112" style="font-size: large;"> </span></span></i></blockquote><br /><br /><h3 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><u>Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling</u></span></span></h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JCRwkMFnVEo/V1_rpHCR6CI/AAAAAAAAD1g/GncIuy1dDuALexF2AwG4W4Ek2XptCsFPwCLcB/s1600/harry%2Bpotter%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JCRwkMFnVEo/V1_rpHCR6CI/AAAAAAAAD1g/GncIuy1dDuALexF2AwG4W4Ek2XptCsFPwCLcB/s200/harry%2Bpotter%2B1.jpg" width="133" /></a></div>I<span id="freeTextreview1086565734">t's hilarious, thrilling, exciting, magical and just really, really cool - obviously I have to include the Harry Potter series. Just imagine future children growing up <i>without</i> them. Can you? I mean, I grew up without them as well but at least I got to read them now, ha! I would never deny anyone the pleasure of going to school at Hogwarts and diving into the fascinating world of Harry Potter.&nbsp;</span><br /><br /><blockquote class="tr_bq"><i><span style="font-family: &quot;georgia&quot; , &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;"><span id="freeTextreview1086565734" style="font-size: large;"><span id="freeTextreview1107825417">"We've all got both light and dark inside us. What matters is the part we choose to act on. That's who we really are."</span></span><span id="freeTextreview1086565734" style="font-size: large;"><span id="freeTextreview1107825417">&nbsp;</span>&nbsp;</span></span></i> </blockquote><br /><br /><h3 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><u>When It Rains by Lisa de Jong</u></span></span></h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qNtTGyo18t0/VgvfIcY4RSI/AAAAAAAACX0/ex7QoEQyNS40LHrVAefMP_W1zIQOOm77QCKgB/s1600/when%2Bit%2Brains.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qNtTGyo18t0/VgvfIcY4RSI/AAAAAAAACX0/ex7QoEQyNS40LHrVAefMP_W1zIQOOm77QCKgB/s200/when%2Bit%2Brains.jpg" width="130" /></a></div>This one is a rollercoaster, trust me. I cried my eyes out while reading this book because it was beautiful and had brilliant characters, a great storyline and everything I could've asked for in a book. All the crying will be worth it in the end ... you just need to let the author piece your fragile heart together again. Slowly. Carefully. And just so you know, it'll take time to get over this gorgeous book.<br /><br /><blockquote class="tr_bq"><span style="font-family: &quot;georgia&quot; , &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;"><span id="freeTextreview1210955450" style="font-size: large;"><i>"Love is a powerful emotion. It has the ability to get you through anything. But you have to let it."</i></span></span></blockquote><br /><br /><br /><h3 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><u>Obsidian (Lux series) by Jennifer L. Armentrout</u></span></span></h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-iMyCU1MbMsY/V1_sNx1yC1I/AAAAAAAAD1o/Uqkq769PIowGKovyZJgfmKaFiycTb24jACLcB/s1600/obsidian.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-iMyCU1MbMsY/V1_sNx1yC1I/AAAAAAAAD1o/Uqkq769PIowGKovyZJgfmKaFiycTb24jACLcB/s200/obsidian.jpg" width="128" /></a></div>Of all the books, you ask, why would I include the Lux series?! Well, we don't know how far into the future my time capsule will go, so who knows, maybe there'll be aliens? Maybe humans were able to contact them or vice verca? How cool would it be for a human being that may or may not have encountered <i>real</i> aliens to read about the ones Jennifer L. Armentrout came up with! Maybe they're similar or it's a completely ridiculous imagination of how they look like and they can laugh about it. Either way, it would be fun!<br /><br /><blockquote class="tr_bq"><span style="font-family: &quot;georgia&quot; , &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;"><span id="freeTextreview969189849" style="font-size: large;"><i>"Well then, it’s time to introduce the world to a little bit of extraterrestrial awesomeness."</i></span></span></blockquote><br /><br /><h3 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><u>The Wrath &amp; The Dawn by Renée Ahdieh</u></span></span></h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zkG3zcZO-z4/Vxi5MHlVbXI/AAAAAAAADqw/BWN9IbgMHewjzUsjem_I8J5sPmc7A6pUgCKgB/s1600/the%2Bwrath%2Band%2Bthe%2Bdawn.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zkG3zcZO-z4/Vxi5MHlVbXI/AAAAAAAADqw/BWN9IbgMHewjzUsjem_I8J5sPmc7A6pUgCKgB/s200/the%2Bwrath%2Band%2Bthe%2Bdawn.jpg" width="132" /></a></div>I wanted to include a retelling because I think they're really important and most of them turn out to be great. It's not the same as original stories but at least there's a little bit of truth in it anyway. I really liked the writing of this one and the amazingly well-written &amp; fleshed out characters were so fascinating to read about. I had so much fun discovering the world and this story through their eyes. There are also some side-stories and lots of beautiful metaphors that I couldn't help but fall in love with. I just adored this book!<br /><br /><blockquote class="tr_bq"><span style="font-family: &quot;georgia&quot; , &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i>"Some things exist in our lives for but a brief moment. And we must let them go on to light another sky."</i></span></span></blockquote><br /><br /><h3 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><u>A Court of Thorns and Roses series by Sarah J. Maas</u></span></span></h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zYmN2zra6vU/VT945QI8g4I/AAAAAAAABfM/CDz76x40krcHalROqlsEQ41WuTVaiicNQCKgB/s1600/a%2Bcourt%2Bof%2Bthornes%2Band%2Broses.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zYmN2zra6vU/VT945QI8g4I/AAAAAAAABfM/CDz76x40krcHalROqlsEQ41WuTVaiicNQCKgB/s200/a%2Bcourt%2Bof%2Bthornes%2Band%2Broses.jpg" width="130" /></a></div>That was to be expected, right? I mean, if you know me a little bit and if you've read the lastest blog posts you will <i>know</i> how obsessed I am with Sarah's writing and - more specifically - Rhysand himself. Just ... OH MY GOD. I need future people to know that someone like Rhys exists (in books) and that this guy is loved by so many people because of his actions, because of how he treats Feyre and his friends and because of so many more reasons. I should probably print my spoiler-review and put it into the capsule as well ... just so they really understand.<br /><br /><blockquote class="tr_bq"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="font-family: &quot;georgia&quot; , &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;">"<span class="readable reviewText"><span id="freeTextreview1342242302">There are different kinds of darkness. There is the darkness that frightens, the darkness that soothes, the darkness that is restful. There is the darkness of lovers, and the darkness of assassins. It becomes what the bearer wishes it to be, needs it to be. It is not wholly bad or good."</span></span></span></i></span></blockquote><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cccccc;">_______________________________________________</span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">So these are the books I'd like to stuff into my time capsule and send off to the future - which would yours contain? Do you agree with some of my choices?&nbsp;</span></div><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;">* idea for this post is by <a href="http://www.vivatramp.co.uk/">http://www.vivatramp.co.uk</a></span>Yvonne B.https://plus.google.com/103635012579167828942noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1378427472719095758.post-36639251453365292342016-09-29T14:03:00.003+02:002016-09-29T14:03:38.592+02:00FairyLoot: September Unboxing<div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.fairyloot.com/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AJEciyAnJx4/VyD1E7wKk-I/AAAAAAAADr0/LuMhQiPM6ro3n5Z0RdD-NmVK2a-sgX9awCLcB/s1600/fairyloot_white.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span style="font-size: large;">I feel like I keep repeating myself ... every unboxing I mention how amazing and in love I am with month's box and guess what? It's no different this time! :D</span></div><br />What even is <b>FairyLoot</b>? It's a <u>bookish subscription box</u> from my awesome friend <a href="http://shereadstoomuch.com/" target="_blank">Anissa</a> where you get "<i>a monthly box of stolen treasure</i>". Besides a recent release there are also some hand selected goodies inside. A single purchase box is around <span data-reactid=".7.1.0.0.2.1.2:$comment-1187098900201636737.2"><span data-reactid=".7.1.0.0.2.1.2:$comment-1187098900201636737.2.1">£</span></span>26 with pretty decent shipping costs, so be sure to check it out!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-moiqAU4c67k/V-0AuZ3dAHI/AAAAAAAAD9Q/-iWcfSQEVLQMs7PuGyMqc1OtRi80MzZfgCLcB/s1600/box2.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-moiqAU4c67k/V-0AuZ3dAHI/AAAAAAAAD9Q/-iWcfSQEVLQMs7PuGyMqc1OtRi80MzZfgCLcB/s1600/box2.png" /></a></div>September's theme was <span style="color: #e69138;"><b>Magic &amp; Mayhem</b></span> - which at first I had no clue what it could be about - so naturally I was very excited and curious to finally open the box. My favorite box was actually the one from June but right now I'm not so sure about that anymore ... I mean, September's freaking awesome and kinda hard to beat now. Let's start with the one book series I guessed after thinking long and hard.<b> </b><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-S9tF8JNABPI/V-0A5tPn-yI/AAAAAAAAD9U/4mXw7ZHfbbsSvnTbhoU-iFa5cbxYfe28ACLcB/s1600/grisha2.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-S9tF8JNABPI/V-0A5tPn-yI/AAAAAAAAD9U/4mXw7ZHfbbsSvnTbhoU-iFa5cbxYfe28ACLcB/s1600/grisha2.png" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">postcards, Second Army poster, notebook and Etherealki candle</td></tr></tbody></table>The first thing I noticed as a <b>gorgeous</b> <b>candle </b>from <a href="https://twitter.com/castleoffables" target="_blank">Castle of Fables</a>. They sent off 3 editions: Corporalki, Materialki and Etherealki - the three Grisha Orders. I got <i>Etherealki </i>and while I can't quite describe what it smells like (really, what is this?!)<span style="color: #990000;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;"><u> </u></span></b></span>I do like it! Then there's a <b>Grisha Second Army poster</b> designed by <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/GoodNightKittens" target="_blank">GoodNightKittens</a>, a gorgeous <b>exclusive Grisha notebook</b> from <a href="http://www.literaryemporium.co.uk/" target="_blank">Literary Emporium</a> and <b><i>Six of Crows </i>post cards</b>! <br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-63AQTB4Z_pY/V-0A9unJUYI/AAAAAAAAD9Y/sD-gO24-48gv2uyj_-d4jWDbgRCyYwWMwCLcB/s1600/others.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-63AQTB4Z_pY/V-0A9unJUYI/AAAAAAAAD9Y/sD-gO24-48gv2uyj_-d4jWDbgRCyYwWMwCLcB/s1600/others.png" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">ADSOM buttons, <i>Felix Felicis </i>sticker and a Russian Doll necklace</td></tr></tbody></table>You know what? As soon as I saw those <b>stunning buttons and the <i>Felix Felicis </i>sticker</b> by <a href="https://twitter.com/bookotterr" target="_blank">BookOtter</a> I was offically and 100% in love with this box (not that I wasn't before or anything, pah). THEY ARE GORGEOUS. I haven't read the <i>Darker Shade of Magic </i>series yet but hell, if this doesn't make me wanna start it I don't know. There's also a <b>Russian Doll necklace</b> by <a href="http://www.pastelclouds.co.uk/" target="_blank">Pastel Clouds Jewellery</a> and, as usual, the unique hashtag for my FairyLoot reading buddy. #FairyLoot2008<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-LaQjU-gOD3M/V-0BBEuh4RI/AAAAAAAAD9c/ebfsHlpWIQQRvgwRg7KL8uFRWQP636YSgCLcB/s1600/book.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-LaQjU-gOD3M/V-0BBEuh4RI/AAAAAAAAD9c/ebfsHlpWIQQRvgwRg7KL8uFRWQP636YSgCLcB/s1600/book.png" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Vassa in the Night </i>by Sarah Porter, handwritten letter + signed bookplate and bookmark</td></tr></tbody></table>And lastly, THE BOOK. For September's Magic &amp; Mayhem theme we got <span style="color: #e69138;"><b>Vassa in the Night by Sarah Porter</b></span> along with a <b>handwritten letter</b> <b>and a signed bookplate</b>. <a href="https://twitter.com/Behindthe_Pages" target="_blank">Gina from Behind The Pages</a> also created a <b>foiled bookmark</b> exclusively for FairyLoot. Isn't it beautiful?<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2TjD3nzv9rQ/V-0BF5K5BrI/AAAAAAAAD9g/xMMqFOYsCnYeGwSQoWynX8DuMhZzEAaYQCLcB/s1600/allitems.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2TjD3nzv9rQ/V-0BF5K5BrI/AAAAAAAAD9g/xMMqFOYsCnYeGwSQoWynX8DuMhZzEAaYQCLcB/s1600/allitems.png" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">the complete box + FairyLoot bonus items (the little bag &amp; FairyScoop)</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cccccc;">________________________________________________________</span></div><br />As usual, I'm gonna rate this box super highly because ... I can't give it any less stars. It gets <b>5/5 stars</b> because I'M IN LOVE. I'm guessing the book will be amazing and I really like all the items included in this month's box - there's not ONE I wouldn't use - also, the FairyLoot bag and the FairyScoop are awesome extras! October's theme is <i>Steampunk Rebellion</i> (didn't get that one) and November's (which I'll definitely get) will be <b>Royals &amp; Rogues</b>!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">What are your thoughts on this month's box? Have you got one yourself? Will you get a future box of FairyLoot? Which other subscription boxes are you interested in? </span></div>Yvonne B.https://plus.google.com/103635012579167828942noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1378427472719095758.post-56426623646661488032016-09-24T10:14:00.000+02:002016-09-24T10:14:08.514+02:00{REVIEW} Sword of Destiny by Andrzej Sapkowski<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-BJV40-As6_c/V1wWTPjWGyI/AAAAAAAADz0/YlCVzmE2y04QLimBQKBmftUtghaXA4tvACLcB/s1600/sword%2Bof%2Bdestiny.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-BJV40-As6_c/V1wWTPjWGyI/AAAAAAAADz0/YlCVzmE2y04QLimBQKBmftUtghaXA4tvACLcB/s400/sword%2Bof%2Bdestiny.jpg" width="262" /></a></div>Title: <i><b>Sword of Destiny</b></i><br />Author: <b>Andrzej Sapkowski</b><br />Series: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/series/40911-the-witcher" target="_blank"><b>The Witcher #2</b></a><br />Genre: <b>Fantasy, Fiction</b><br />Publication: <b>May 21st, 2015 (first 1992)</b><br />Rating: ★★★★☆<br /><br /><div style="background-color: #c0bddb; margin-left: 40px; padding-bottom: 15px; padding-left: 10px; padding-right: 12px; padding-top: 15px;">Geralt is a witcher, a man whose magic powers, enhanced by long training and a mysterious elixir, have made him a brilliant fighter and a merciless assassin. Yet he is no ordinary murderer: his targets are the multifarious monsters and vile fiends that ravage the land and attack the innocent. He roams the country seeking assignments, but gradually comes to realise that while some of his quarry are unremittingly vile, vicious grotesques, others are the victims of sin, evil or simple naivety.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-aP6Yp1XjL4E/VR7ZL5ADPvI/AAAAAAAABYs/WevZrRk8vZQVBYGgrnvoWJsRr3eR3CdSQCKgB/s1600/review.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-aP6Yp1XjL4E/VR7ZL5ADPvI/AAAAAAAABYs/WevZrRk8vZQVBYGgrnvoWJsRr3eR3CdSQCKgB/s1600/review.png" /></a></div>It's no secret that I'm into videogames and that <i>The Witcher 3</i> is one of my favorite games of this year (and of alltime!), so as soon as the new DLC (downloadable content) <i>Blood &amp; Wine</i> was released a a while ago I was hooked again. Finally I was in the mood to continue the book series as well, wohoo!<br /><br />I started listening to the <b>audiobook </b>before I got the book and was a little bit overwhelmed at first. I mean, it's good! The narrator used different voices for different people so it was quite easy to tell them apart (I love that!) but he was simply <i>too fast</i>. Once I got the book though and read while listening to it, it was almost <i>too slow</i> for me ... very weird. Still one of the coolest audiobooks I've listened to!<br /><br />As with <a href="http://aworldbetweenfoldedpages.blogspot.co.at/2016/03/review-last-wish-by-andrzej-sapkowski.html" target="_blank"><i>The Last Wish</i></a> this book contained short stories about Geralt and his life. I critizied that in the first book but didn't mind it as much in this one - it had loads of characters in it that I now knew, I was familiar with most of the monsters and different creatures and even knew a bit about the storyline itself. <b>The characters were probably the best thing</b>; to read all the background stories, how they met and how they became companions and friends was so interesting and great!<b> </b><br /><br />Have I mentioned that I'm such a huge fan of <b>Dandelion</b>? I mean, he's kinda silly at times but I just love him so, so much. He brings fun into every situation and with his comments and the ones he receives from others ... well, it made me grin and laugh more than once! Without him this would've been half as much fun and I'm so happy there was more about/with him in this book. Also, <b>the story about Villentretenmerth was great!</b> I knew this name from the game (mainly from Gwent) and always wondered who or what he/it is - well, now I know! And I love it! I didn't expect the outcome but looking back at it now ... I should've guessed it but actually I'm very pleased that I didn't because it wouldn't have been a surprise anymore, haha. And indeed ... <i>"He is the most beautiful."</i><br /><br />I'm also really excited to finally have met <b>Ciri </b>- I know her story from the videogame and would've expected her to be/act a little bit different but ... well, she's young so I can forgive her. I'm super curious to find out more about her in the next books.<br /><br />So all in all, I enjoyed <i>Sword of Destiny</i> A LOT more than the first book. I knew many more characters, had a clue of what's going on and even didn't have as much trouble with the terminology anymore. There are so many different creatures and monsters which makes this book a fantastic adventure and I couldn't wait to discover EVERYTHING. I just love this universe. ♥<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">★★★★☆ </span></div><i><b> </b></i>Yvonne B.https://plus.google.com/103635012579167828942noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1378427472719095758.post-2041429138115054692016-09-12T16:14:00.000+02:002016-09-12T16:14:04.631+02:00Just a little update - and asking for help!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6ZjTj5ipPyo/V9a2wJehu0I/AAAAAAAAD8Q/OXgQN1z6KzQirvr8C_EmsxMkEGD3MqiYACLcB/s1600/update_blog.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6ZjTj5ipPyo/V9a2wJehu0I/AAAAAAAAD8Q/OXgQN1z6KzQirvr8C_EmsxMkEGD3MqiYACLcB/s1600/update_blog.png" /></a></div>Hey you lovely, sweet people. I'm sure you've noticed - or not, that depends, I guess - that I've been a little absent these past few weeks/months and I'd like to apologize to you. I'm sorry, really. So what's going on, you might ask? Honestly, I have no clue. I haven't even <i>touched </i>a book in forever; I just keep looking at them and think: <i>"Wow, you look pretty ... I guess I'd really enjoy you!"</i>, but then I turn away again and don't even bother picking it up. Right now I can't even say that I miss it ... sure, I would like to start loads of books because I own some really interesting ones that I was dying to read when I got them but then again ... well, I don't know. <br /><br />As of blogging it's kind of the same - I want to but if I don't read anything what can I blog about? It's not like I have 100+ ideas in store till I'm over this "slump". Nope, because that's the next thing - I'm out of ideas. I've never been immensly creative when it came to blog posts but I (at least I think so) had a few interesting ones in the past. I see all these great posts on other blogs and think: <i>"How the hell do you come up with these ideas? ON A REGULAR BASIS?!?"</i>. There are discussion posts - trust me, I've tried them but whenever I think of something I COULD talk about my mind goes blank and I don't know what I wanted to say anymore -, great tutorials, DIY's and so many more. LIKE HOW DOES YOUR BRAIN WORK?!<br /><br /><center><div style="border-color: rgb(69 , 129 , 142); border-style: dotted; border-width: 1px; height: 90px; overflow: auto; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 10px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 15px; width: 580px;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Seriously though - how do you come up with them? What's your inspiration? Do you have any <span style="color: #a64d79;">ideas I could use in future blog posts</span> - what do you want to see on my blog? Anything that might help me <i>get inspired</i>? </span></div></div></center><br />And don't even get me started on Instagram because - oh, surprise - IT'S THE SAME. I used to love taking pictures of beautiful books, FairyLoot boxes and other cool stuff but lately it's been a torture. Can you forget how to take good pictures?! I've been quite happy with my feed but the pictures I uploaded recently? I don't like them. Not much. I mean, they're <i>okay </i>but I want them to be better than just okay. <br /><br />It's ... ugh, it exhausts me. Thinking about ideas and not coming up with anything is so frustrating and makes me back off and do other unimportant things - it's a loop and while I really want to break this cycle I just don't know how.<br /><br />So what have I done in the meantime? I started watching series again. <i>Stranger Things</i>, <i>Dexter </i>and I even started <i>Supernatural </i>from the beginning - I'm currently on Season 2 so yay! - it's a good thing actually because I was so behind on my shows anyway ... although it's not like I'm catching up instead of starting new/old ones. I enjoy(ed) some videogames - mainly <i>The Sims 4 </i>and <i>Dead by Daylight -</i>, either alone or with my cousins and friends, which I always liked to do. <br /><br />It's great and I'm having fun but reading/blogging/bookstagram has been such a huge part and I kinda want it back - maybe not in that extent but <i>just a little. </i>That would already be enough for me! Maybe it would help a lot if I'd just get <i>one </i>book done. Only one. Maybe that's the push I need to start it all again ...<br /><br /><center><div style="border-color: rgb(69 , 129 , 142); border-style: dotted; border-width: 1px; height: 120px; overflow: auto; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 10px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 15px; width: 580px;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">So I'm asking you - is there a <span style="color: #a64d79;">SHORT book</span> you can recommend me? The people who know me probably also know my reading preferences but at this moment I'm open to almost everything ... if you've read a really good book and think I'd enjoy it as well: JUST TELL ME - I appreciate every recommendation! &lt;3</span></div></div></center><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #a64d79;">If you've read till the end feel hugged and kissed and loved, I really appreciate you taking your time to read this all - and thank you in advance for helping me out, if you can. &lt;3 I'm not giving up on reading/blogging! :D</span></div>Yvonne B.https://plus.google.com/103635012579167828942noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1378427472719095758.post-75994910327574054462016-09-09T15:44:00.002+02:002016-09-09T15:44:58.752+02:00Cover Reveal: Of Fang And Shadow<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Today I want to share a beautiful cover reveal with you guys, ohhh yes! It's the third book in the <span style="color: #990000;"><i>Of Light And Darkness</i> series by Shayne Leighton</span> and even though I'm not even done listening to the first one* I just had to post it here - it's GORGEOUS! Without further ado, let's have a look at the cover of <span style="color: #990000;"><b>OF FANG AND SHADOW</b></span>!</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--OPcXfJeRGM/V9K2U8OiLxI/AAAAAAAAD70/EHAWL3bhNQs_W-21MZ_raiAeNbeWGxwJgCEw/s1600/of%2Bfang%2Band%2Bshadow.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--OPcXfJeRGM/V9K2U8OiLxI/AAAAAAAAD70/EHAWL3bhNQs_W-21MZ_raiAeNbeWGxwJgCEw/s640/of%2Bfang%2Band%2Bshadow.jpg" width="425" /></a></div><center><h2><u><span style="font-size: x-large;">Synopsis</span></u></h2><span style="color: #e06666;"> contains spoilers, be warned!</span><br /><div style="border-color: rgb(69 , 129 , 142); border-style: dotted; border-width: 1px; height: 270px; overflow: auto; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 10px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 10px; text-align: left; width: 610px;">After narrowly surviving a near-death experience in an effort to save Valek from yet another showdown with Aiden, Charlotte awakens inside the forsaken, crumbling walls of the Regime Palace. Though she finds herself surrounded by her closest friends, she is conflicted by her feelings of the sudden absence of her Vampire guardian. <br /><br />With Nikolai to console her, Charlotte cannot shake the undeniable chemistry she feels for this familiar stranger. But they are running out of time. Charlotte’s peculiar ailment will return, and she will die. <br /><br />Charlotte, Nikolai, Sarah, and several others travel to the underbelly of Prague to search for Valek. But what they discover are the dark secrets the elder Vampires have been hiding for centuries. Charlotte must overcome her mortal limitations to win back the heart of the one she truly loves and escape the gates of Abelim with her throat intact in this enthralling, highly anticipated third installment of the Of Light and Darkness Series.</div></center><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-HLhX8-QnXno/V9GGH5r0xhI/AAAAAAAAD7g/nqpWGZW53q4WJd7P8BAGOqaw666V_U4MgCLcB/s1600/of%2Blight%2Band%2Bdarkness.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-HLhX8-QnXno/V9GGH5r0xhI/AAAAAAAAD7g/nqpWGZW53q4WJd7P8BAGOqaw666V_U4MgCLcB/s400/of%2Blight%2Band%2Bdarkness.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Of Light And Darkness</b></span><br />Book 1 of the <i>Of Light And Darkness </i>series<br />Genre: <b>Fantasy, Paranormal, Vampires</b><br /><br /><span id="freeText4244070721913781994">Shayne Leighton's stunning New Adult debut is a fiercely imaginative, multilayered dark fantasy where Alice In Wonderland meets Anne Rice's Interview With The Vampire in a story about a girl caught between two societies . . . two magic sides . . . and two loves.<br /><br />Charlotte is the only mortal in a society of beasts and nightmarish things. By night, she hunts other humans to satiate her Vampire guardian. By day, she struggles to find her place of belonging among the magic and monsters.<br />But when war conflicts her peaceful, however odd little life, she must fight for love and survival the only way she knows how...<br />...with her blood.</span><br /><br /><span id="freeText4244070721913781994">* I can REALLY recommend the audiobook, I love it!</span><br /><span id="freeText4244070721913781994">&nbsp;</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span id="freeText4244070721913781994"><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/27886071-of-light-and-darkness" target="_blank">Goodreads</a> | <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Light-Darkness-Shayne-Leighton-ebook/dp/B018HBTXAG/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_pdt_img_top?ie=UTF8" target="_blank">Amazon</a>&nbsp;</span></span><b> </b></div><b><br /></b> <b><br /></b> <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Dz-gj3HXc5o/V9GGq21AOSI/AAAAAAAAD7k/ZIIJ9QxaIXQRe8fapyyyD4TfFIHqhkiKACLcB/s1600/of%2Bblood%2Band%2Bmagic.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Dz-gj3HXc5o/V9GGq21AOSI/AAAAAAAAD7k/ZIIJ9QxaIXQRe8fapyyyD4TfFIHqhkiKACLcB/s400/of%2Bblood%2Band%2Bmagic.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Of Blood And Magic</b></span><br /><i>Book 2 of the Of Light And Darkness </i>series<br />Genre: <b>Fantasy, Paranormal, Vampires</b><br /><br /><span style="color: #e06666;"><u><span id="freeText12897324117930943414">Contains spoilers for book 1!</span></u></span><br /><span id="freeText12897324117930943414">Months after their brutal victory over Aiden and his hierarchy of Wizards, Charlotte and Valek have returned from Prague to their home in the Bohemian Occult City. However, this time, they are joined by their new band of misfit, magical friends. In the light of day, all seems to be at peace now that the Regime has been toppled, and the coven of rogue monsters has finally found their freedom. But Charlotte soon discovers that much like her adopted Vampire family, she has developed a strange addiction of her own. Her new disease is destroying her from the inside out, and Valek finds himself at a loss as he defies all odds to save her life. Danger continues to lurk around every corner and they realize that their happily-ever-after has not ended so happily after all, in this highly anticipated sequel of the Of Light and Darkness series.</span><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span id="freeText12897324117930943414"><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/28011917-of-blood-and-magic" target="_blank">Goodreads</a> | <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Blood-Magic-Light-Darkness-Book-ebook/dp/B01LM4LGCS/ref=sr_1_3?s=digital-text&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1473423918&amp;sr=1-3&amp;keywords=shayne+leighton#nav-subnav" target="_blank">Amazon</a></span></span></div><br /><br /><br /><h2 style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ZmmYxiNVHPw/V9K60UlRfHI/AAAAAAAAD8A/r_Cv0Wurde8zB969D9K8CSwTG2jaqwYlQCLcB/s1600/shayne%2Bleighton.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ZmmYxiNVHPw/V9K60UlRfHI/AAAAAAAAD8A/r_Cv0Wurde8zB969D9K8CSwTG2jaqwYlQCLcB/s200/shayne%2Bleighton.jpg" width="135" /></a><span style="font-size: x-large;"><u>About Shayne Leighton</u></span></h2>LEIGHTON is a national recording artist signed to SPECTRA MUSIC GROUP, as well as an accomplished actress and the bestselling fantasy novelist of the Of Light and Darkness Series. Over the course of her career, LEIGHTON has amassed a community of highly dedicated fans and followers. Her debut album (produced at Power Station Studios) released worldwide April 7th, just two weeks before embarking on her national 'Rock It Like A Redhead' tour, hosted by How To Be A Redhead.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4524033.Shayne_Leighton" target="_blank">Goodreads</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/shayneleightonfans/" target="_blank">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/ShayneLeighton" target="_blank">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shayne.leighton/" target="_blank">Instagram</a> </div>Yvonne B.https://plus.google.com/103635012579167828942noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1378427472719095758.post-26238469914205279962016-08-25T13:39:00.000+02:002016-08-25T13:39:00.675+02:00FairyLoot: August Unboxing<div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.fairyloot.com/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AJEciyAnJx4/VyD1E7wKk-I/AAAAAAAADr0/LuMhQiPM6ro3n5Z0RdD-NmVK2a-sgX9awCLcB/s1600/fairyloot_white.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span style="font-size: large;">Before the month ends, I thought I'd share with you what I got in my August FairyLoot box ... and guys? It's AMAZING. </span></div><br />What even is <b>FairyLoot</b>? It's a <u>bookish subscription box</u> from my awesome friend <a href="http://shereadstoomuch.com/" target="_blank">Anissa</a> where you get "<i>a monthly box of stolen treasure</i>". Besides a recent release there are also some hand selected goodies inside. A single purchase box is around <span data-reactid=".7.1.0.0.2.1.2:$comment-1187098900201636737.2"><span data-reactid=".7.1.0.0.2.1.2:$comment-1187098900201636737.2.1">£</span></span>26 with pretty decent shipping costs, so be sure to check it out!<br /><br />This month's theme was <span style="color: #990000;"><b>Dark Deeds</b></span> and I couldn't have been more excited for a box. I just screamed at me to buy it as soon as it was available. I'm in love with bad guys. I can't help it<span style="color: #674ea7;"><b> </b><span style="color: #674ea7;">...</span></span> *sigh*&nbsp;<b> </b><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rnELasEUM6Y/V77RMWAYoxI/AAAAAAAAD6k/7bndrJNjmFQcAGADBawHuwZnhurnR3EWwCLcB/s1600/book.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rnELasEUM6Y/V77RMWAYoxI/AAAAAAAAD6k/7bndrJNjmFQcAGADBawHuwZnhurnR3EWwCLcB/s1600/book.png" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Nevernight by Jay Kristoff *screeeeams*</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Okay, so the first thing I wanna share with you is the book. OH MY GOD. We got an absolutely stunning edition of <b><span style="color: #990000;">NEVERNIGHT</span> </b>by <i>Jay Kristoff</i>! I was screaming when I saw this, ahhh! I've been wanting to get this book for so long and now that I own it I'm so excited to start it. I cannot wait to find out what it is about - so far I've only heard amazing things about it. ♥<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1LlZJ6XO13s/V77R4rkvPOI/AAAAAAAAD6o/IzaCBzSYgjkjWrdZRvV63bmDznMoOK4rgCLcB/s1600/otherstuff.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1LlZJ6XO13s/V77R4rkvPOI/AAAAAAAAD6o/IzaCBzSYgjkjWrdZRvV63bmDznMoOK4rgCLcB/s1600/otherstuff.png" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">candle, Malfoy quote coaster, Rhysand soap and nail decals</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Oh, oh, oh? What do we have here? We got an exclusive <b>candle </b>from <a href="http://geekyclean.com/" target="_blank">Geeky Clean</a> that smells like Fruit Loops (very sweet!), a gorgeous <b>Malfoy quote coaster</b> from <a href="https://society6.com/liieszz" target="_blank">Bookotter</a> - it says: <i>"You must be a Weasley."</i> -, <b>assassin nail decals</b> from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/HouseOfWonderland" target="_blank">House of Wonderland</a> and a deliciously smelling <b>Rhysand soap</b> from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/behindthepages" target="_blank">Behind the Pages</a>. THIS BOX IS FULL OF FREAKING AWESOME STUFF. I love it!<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_9_vQ_Y2g9M/V77T5bMF3rI/AAAAAAAAD64/ceVDlNjvfDk2UaSWuhOe5QtjvoaHqv9KACLcB/s1600/notebook.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_9_vQ_Y2g9M/V77T5bMF3rI/AAAAAAAAD64/ceVDlNjvfDk2UaSWuhOe5QtjvoaHqv9KACLcB/s1600/notebook.png" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Animorphia coloring notebook </td></tr></tbody></table>I'm also utterly fascinated by this <b>animorphia coloring notebook</b> by <a href="http://www.mombooks.com/" target="_blank">Michael O'Mara Books</a>. First time flipping through the pages and I was already in love. It's so incredibly beautiful - almost too beautiful to use, actually! I don't know if I ever will, haha.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3VCNpt0H1KU/V77Uhwzv3kI/AAAAAAAAD68/nollaVhLGtsgo50e4KZUxtrfoUDWnUMqgCLcB/s1600/all.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3VCNpt0H1KU/V77Uhwzv3kI/AAAAAAAAD68/nollaVhLGtsgo50e4KZUxtrfoUDWnUMqgCLcB/s1600/all.png" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">All items of the August box together, woohoo!</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cccccc;">________________________________________________________</span></div><br />I'd give the August box a <b>4.5/5 stars</b> because I'm overall in love with it. The book is amazing and has been on my wishlist forever, the coloring notebook is one of my favorite items as well as the soap and the coaster. The candle smells almost too sweet for me and I'm not sure if I'll ever use the nail decals but other than that I'm very, very happy with the items we got! <br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">What are your thoughts on this month's box? Have you got one yourself? Will you get a future box of FairyLoot? Which other subscription boxes are you interested in? </span></div><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"><u>And on a little side note: </u>Happy 2nd blogoversary to me - so sorry for being really inactive lately. I miss it but right now I also can't bring myself to actually read/blog ... thanks to everyone who's still sticking around and waits patiently. I love you. ♥ *hugs*</span>Yvonne B.https://plus.google.com/103635012579167828942noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1378427472719095758.post-60682170514807770982016-08-07T09:46:00.000+02:002016-08-07T09:46:39.381+02:00{REVIEW} Binge by Tyler Oakley<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-I3o0RspYl4Y/V1lPung_wxI/AAAAAAAADzc/El8CiYvfuiUa6AxdDEDeBxuFV5M81r_RgCLcB/s1600/binge.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-I3o0RspYl4Y/V1lPung_wxI/AAAAAAAADzc/El8CiYvfuiUa6AxdDEDeBxuFV5M81r_RgCLcB/s400/binge.jpg" width="262" /></a></div>Title: <b><i>Binge</i></b><br />Author: <b>Tyler Oakley</b><br />Series: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25507925-binge" target="_blank"><b>Stand-alone</b></a><br />Genre: <b>Nonfiction, Humor, Biography</b><br />Publication: <b>October 20th, 2015</b><br />Rating: ★★★★☆<br /><br /><div style="background-color: #c0bddb; margin-left: 40px; padding-bottom: 15px; padding-left: 10px; padding-right: 12px; padding-top: 15px;">Pop-culture phenomenon, social rights advocate, and the most prominent LGBTQ+ voice on YouTube, Tyler Oakley brings you his first collection of witty, personal, and hilarious essays.<br /><br />For someone who made a career out of over-sharing on the Internet, Tyler has a shocking number of personal mishaps and shenanigans to reveal in his first book: experiencing a legitimate rage blackout in a Cheesecake Factory; negotiating a tense stand­off with a White House official; crashing a car in front of his entire high school, in an Arby’s uniform; projectile vomiting while bartering with a grandmother; and so much more. In Binge, Tyler delivers his best untold, hilariously side-splitting moments with the trademark flair that made him a star.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-aP6Yp1XjL4E/VR7ZL5ADPvI/AAAAAAAABYs/WevZrRk8vZQVBYGgrnvoWJsRr3eR3CdSQCKgB/s1600/review.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-aP6Yp1XjL4E/VR7ZL5ADPvI/AAAAAAAABYs/WevZrRk8vZQVBYGgrnvoWJsRr3eR3CdSQCKgB/s1600/review.png" /></a></div>I've loved Tyler ever since I saw one of his videos on Youtube. There's just something so incredibly <i>captivating </i>about him ... he's adorable, funny and besides that he's also very inspiring and creative. This book proves just as much - <b>he shares intimate stories with his readers/viewers and talks openly about the things he learned in life.</b> His school time, relationships, casual hook-ups, his internet presence, different jobs he's had over the years and so much more.<br /><br />I have to admit, I never read a biography before nor am I really into nonfiction books but this one might change my opinion about them - especially biographies always seemed very boring to me. This one definitely wasn't and I think what made me love this book so much is that <b>you could totally see/feel/read that this was Tyler Oakley.</b> I mean, everything in this book just screams his name and didn't feel fake or like it's written by someone else. If it was - which I doubt, really - they did a great job. I just felt so connected to him and even could relate to a few things he told us about. It gives (me) hope and shows that even "failures" can lead to something so much better.<br /><br /><b>The readers got a really deep insight into his life - present and past - and to see that he's just as normal as everyone else actually makes him even more likable.</b> He's been through a lot but still managed to become a happy person and to live life to its fullest. Honestly, I'd love to have a friend like Tyler Oakley ... I mean, who wouldn't? This guy's great and I love him! Also, we can definitely learn a few things from him ... I think I certainly did.<br /><br />Fact is, Tyler is an amazing human being and I'm sure with the topics he talks about and all the things he's shared so far, he's helped more than one person. No matter if it is to make them smile, actually learn something or help them through a hard time of their lives - Tyler is inspiring, admirable, intelligent and just an overall interesting person. I'm really glad I read <i>Binge </i>&amp; personally, I think, <b>if you like his Youtube videos or even are just curious/interested in him as a person, you'd surely enjoy this book</b> - it's definitely worth a read!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">★★★★☆</span></div><span style="color: #cccccc;">_____________________________________________________________________</span><br /><br />*** Also, I'm so sorry for not posting anything in ages ... I haven't forgotten but I've been in a huge slump? Kind of? I thought taking a break would be best because I didn't wanna force myself into posting stuff I'm not happy with or interested in. Ah well. I hope my blog will be back to normal really soon though, I miss all of you so much! ♥Yvonne B.https://plus.google.com/103635012579167828942noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1378427472719095758.post-75729220071191965952016-07-16T10:45:00.000+02:002016-07-16T10:45:40.889+02:00The Zombie Apocalypse Book Tag<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4qN-1ipvHb4/V01pPNbWVsI/AAAAAAAADyI/XTj4fGofpOsmTc0pbMOzJXycHnnpz_RhgCLcB/s1600/zombieapocalypse2.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4qN-1ipvHb4/V01pPNbWVsI/AAAAAAAADyI/XTj4fGofpOsmTc0pbMOzJXycHnnpz_RhgCLcB/s1600/zombieapocalypse2.png" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">What? We're talking about zombies? DAMN RIGHT! These days anything can happen and I do believe that sometime in the future there might be a zombie apocalypse. Do I want that to happen? MAYBE?! But honestly, I'd be dead within 24 hours ... I think. I have a lot of knowledge to brag with and theoretically I'm be the most badass zombie slayer you can think of but ... weeeelll, I'd probably trip while running away from zombies and die really soon. Ha. Maybe my awesome team of book characters will help me though - let's find out who joins me!</div><br /><u><b>What to do?</b></u><br /><ul><li>Pick 5 books (favorites or random but know the characters).</li><li>Write the name of the books on strips of paper.</li><li>Draw one piece randomly for it to be your book/choice</li><li>Open to a random page and use the first name you see to answer question 1.</li><li>Use the same book for question 2, but turn to a different page.</li><li>Repeat the steps 2-5 till you answered all the questions. </li></ul><ol></ol><br /><h3 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><u>Harry Potter &amp; the Prisoner of Azkaban</u></span></span></h3><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">1. The first person to die: <b>Hermione Granger</b> </span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">NOOOO. I REFUSE TO BELIEVE AND ACCEPT THIS. What's a world without our brave and amazing Hermione? *sobs* Actually, I have a hard time believing this ... she's so clever, I doubt she'd be the first to die.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://65.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mbphrrSDc31rvq03c.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="https://65.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mbphrrSDc31rvq03c.gif" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">2. The person you trip to get away from the zombies: <b>Ron Weasley</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />I mean ... he kinda wants to die anyway now that Hermione is dead, no? Maybe I did him an honor, who knows? He can't possibly want to live without Hermione ... so, oops? I STILL FEEL SO BAD, OH MY GOD.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://65.media.tumblr.com/6bd25ce827f9ff6e50ed21def39ee902/tumblr_inline_mq4wwxmvmK1qz4rgp.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="179" src="https://65.media.tumblr.com/6bd25ce827f9ff6e50ed21def39ee902/tumblr_inline_mq4wwxmvmK1qz4rgp.gif" width="320" /></a></div><br /><h3 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><u>Crown of Midnight</u></span></span></h3><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">3. The first person to turn into a zombie: <b>Chaol Westfall</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm okay with that? I mean, Chaol's nice and all but I didn't care much about him in the books I've read so far, hahah. I'm sorry? *hides from all the Chaol fans*</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://media.giphy.com/media/r0tGmQTClFyms/giphy.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="179" src="https://media.giphy.com/media/r0tGmQTClFyms/giphy.gif" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">4. The person that trips YOU to get away from the zombies: Dorian Havillard</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">WHY?! I LOVED YOU. I feel so betrayed, Dorian! I never thought you would do this to me!! You were one of my favorite princes ... I'm no. I'M SHOCKED. HOOOOW?!?!?</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://media.thedailytouch.com/2014/02/why-gif.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://media.thedailytouch.com/2014/02/why-gif.gif" /></a></div><br /><h3 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><u>The King Slayer</u></span></span></h3><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">5. The idiot of the team: <b>Malcolm</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Would I want him on my team? I think, even though he can be seen as some kind of an idiot (that sounds so mean!), he still has his good sides. Okay, he has no clue about the world around him but he can easily adapt - and if there's something to fight for, he'll stay by your side. Okay, I take him. Let's go, Malcolm ... and please don't get us killed.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m9uf7iLe8P1rrqpumo1_r1_500.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="https://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m9uf7iLe8P1rrqpumo1_r1_500.gif" width="200" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">6. The "brains" of the team: <b>Schuyler</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">JACKPOT! Schuyler is actually the best I could've gotten ... seriously, he's the best help I can imagine and I'm so happy to have him on my team. Also, he an read other people's mind, which obviously makes him "the brains" of our team ... if that isn't freaking awesome and extremely helpful, I don't know.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://gifsec.com/wp-content/uploads/GIF/2014/04/Jackpot-gif.gif?gs=a" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="176" src="https://gifsec.com/wp-content/uploads/GIF/2014/04/Jackpot-gif.gif?gs=a" width="320" /></a></div><br /><h3 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><u>Six of Crows</u></span></span></h3><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">7. The team's medic: <b>Nina</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />Nina as our medic? Hmmm, would that work out? I think so, considering that she helped some of her friends already ... definitely better than no one; I trust her to do this! </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://secure.static.tumblr.com/0f4617d8a470ed840091b05eeb44e09d/cbtwa9o/YFYnhiv6m/tumblr_static_tumblr_static_e4t6pfj8dyosc0044gw4k80gw_640.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="https://secure.static.tumblr.com/0f4617d8a470ed840091b05eeb44e09d/cbtwa9o/YFYnhiv6m/tumblr_static_tumblr_static_e4t6pfj8dyosc0044gw4k80gw_640.gif" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">8. The weapons expert: Jesper&nbsp;</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />Okay, that's awesome! If I remember correctly he's great with guns, right? I mean ... they'd make a hell of a noise so we'd probably attract A LOT of zombies but I have faith in Jesper, haha. I'm sure he's good with loads of other (more silent) weapons as well and can teach us a few things.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://fooslesblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/mentor.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="160" src="https://media.giphy.com/media/6ySFKd72MyV4Q/giphy.gif" width="320" /></a></div><br /><h3 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><u>A Court of Mist and Fury</u></span></span></span></h3><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">9. The brawler: <b>Mor</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />Mor as a brawler? Hmmm, I could imagine that somehow. I mean, if it's about the people she loves, I'm sure Mor can kick ass. She would, actually. And if she concentrates all her wrath on you ... well, basically you're screwed. Better think twice before doing something she doesn't like! :P</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://31.media.tumblr.com/63c15da9e6c144472a0504b0b8dd3fc4/tumblr_inline_o5nzufJWry1t7oi6g_500.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="160" src="https://31.media.tumblr.com/63c15da9e6c144472a0504b0b8dd3fc4/tumblr_inline_o5nzufJWry1t7oi6g_500.gif" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">10. The Team Captain: <b>Rhysand</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />I TRIED IT A COUPLE TIMES WITH THIS, OKAY? But it all came back to Rhys. Seriously, it's like my eyes are searching out his name. I tried getting someone else but ... actually I don't mind. He'd be a great team captain so ... I'M AT YOUR SERVICE, CAPTAIN RHYS. <s><span style="font-size: x-small;">For more private things than just fighting zombies ... ahem.</span></s></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://31.media.tumblr.com/9ff6ff1e5a346d6ace4b57cd18c9a3c4/tumblr_mx4oqr6t3X1smcbm7o1_500.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="159" src="https://31.media.tumblr.com/9ff6ff1e5a346d6ace4b57cd18c9a3c4/tumblr_mx4oqr6t3X1smcbm7o1_500.gif" width="320" /></a><span style="color: #cccccc;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cccccc;">_________________________________________________________________</span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I'm not tagging anyone in particular but I ENCOURAGE YOU DO TO THIS TAG! It's so much fun and I'd love to know what YOUR team would look like! :D</span></div>Yvonne B.https://plus.google.com/103635012579167828942noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1378427472719095758.post-76614983373106011172016-07-10T12:45:00.001+02:002016-07-10T12:45:51.202+02:00WRAP UP: JuneA very belated wrap up for June is coming your way, hola! I'm so sorry but I completely forgot to post this ... and also I haven't took any pictures these past few weeks. I was so inactive on EVERY social media site and couldn't be bothered to change it, ugh. But here it is, even though it's not that exciting anyway - I only finished 2 books last month; the third one took me almost a month to finish so it doesn't count anymore ... ah well. Let's have a look at my "sad" reading month, shall we? :D<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-W-wXhJ9ZcxM/V4ImOIjD76I/AAAAAAAAD4Y/EvGLmTtZnxMUM-k5fRwqlStlNk9hC1DAgCLcB/s1600/2016-June-Wrapup.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-W-wXhJ9ZcxM/V4ImOIjD76I/AAAAAAAAD4Y/EvGLmTtZnxMUM-k5fRwqlStlNk9hC1DAgCLcB/s1600/2016-June-Wrapup.png" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>The Crown</i> by Kiera Cass and <i>Binge </i>by Tyler Oakley</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cccccc;">______________________________________________________ </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Reviews can be read by clicking on the title of the book! I linked them all! :) Reviews to come!</span></i></div><ol><li><a href="http://aworldbetweenfoldedpages.blogspot.co.at/2016/07/review-crown-by-kiera-cass.html" target="_blank">The Crown</a> by Kiera Cass - ★★★★☆</li><li>Binge by Tyler Oakley - ★★★★☆</li></ol><br />On the brighter side, I started <b>BONE GAP</b> by <i>Laura Ruby</i> and it's AMAZING so far! I really like the beautiful writing style and that everything seems so mysterious ... it's captivating and very, very interesting! I'm halfway through and still have no clue (ha, rimes!) but I love it! ♥ Have any of you read it already? Or plan on reading it soon?<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">How was June for you guys? How many books have you read and which ones? Leave me the link to YOUR wrap up!! :D</span></div>Yvonne B.https://plus.google.com/103635012579167828942noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1378427472719095758.post-31115868719676693202016-07-05T17:21:00.000+02:002016-07-05T17:21:35.724+02:00{REVIEW} The Crown by Kiera Cass<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wql7_il_2tc/V1finDCUaBI/AAAAAAAADzI/SwNsK9J60io7y0uAkkxmhcGa1qXYa-skwCLcB/s1600/the%2Bcrown.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wql7_il_2tc/V1finDCUaBI/AAAAAAAADzI/SwNsK9J60io7y0uAkkxmhcGa1qXYa-skwCLcB/s400/the%2Bcrown.jpg" width="265" /></a></div>Title: <b><i>The Crown</i></b><br />Author: <b>Kiera Cass</b><br />Series: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/series/57517-the-selection" target="_blank"><b>The Selection #5</b></a><br />Genre: <b>Young Adult, Fantasy, Romance</b><br />Publication: <b>May 3rd, 2016</b><br />Rating: ★★★★☆<span style="font-size: x-small;"> or less?</span><br /><br /><div style="background-color: #c0bddb; margin-left: 40px; padding-bottom: 15px; padding-left: 10px; padding-right: 12px; padding-top: 15px;">When Eadlyn became the first princess of Illéa to hold her own Selection, she didn’t think she would fall in love with any of her thirty-five suitors. She spent the first few weeks of the competition counting down the days until she could send them all home. But as events at the palace force Eadlyn even further into the spotlight, she realizes that she might not be content remaining alone.<br /><br />Eadlyn still isn’t sure she’ll find the fairytale ending her parents did twenty years ago. But sometimes the heart has a way of surprising you…and soon Eadlyn must make a choice that feels more impossible—and more important—than she ever imagined.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-aP6Yp1XjL4E/VR7ZL5ADPvI/AAAAAAAABYs/WevZrRk8vZQVBYGgrnvoWJsRr3eR3CdSQCKgB/s1600/review.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-aP6Yp1XjL4E/VR7ZL5ADPvI/AAAAAAAABYs/WevZrRk8vZQVBYGgrnvoWJsRr3eR3CdSQCKgB/s1600/review.png" /></a></b></div><span id="freeText4286061059992491619">What is it with those <i>Selection </i>books that make me like them even though I don't<i>&nbsp; really </i>like them? This doesn't even make sense to my own ears. They're addictive and sometimes really bad and cringe-worthy but I still KIND OF enjoy reading them???</span><span id="freeText4286061059992491619"> Either way,<b> I'm happy this is the last book of the series ...</b> and I really hope it stays this way. It should've ended after the third book but then again I ended up giving <i>The Heir</i> 5 stars anyway (don't even ask me HOW I could do that; I have no idea!! Need to change that ...) and this one didn't get a bad rating as well. Hmm.</span><br /><br /><span id="freeText4286061059992491619">I remember <b>I was rooting for my beloved Erik / Eikko</b> because he's just adorable and made the story somewhat more interesting, in my opinion. I just couldn't help but fall in love with him - HE'S SO SWEET AND I LOVE HIM! Kile was my second favorite but I never quite felt the chemistry between Eadlyn and him? Like, no? Okay, I admit, there also wasn't THAT much chemistry between Erik and Eadlyn at first but there were little hints to where this could lead ... it just felt better to me.&nbsp;</span><br /><br /><span id="freeText4286061059992491619">As of <b>Eadlyn </b>herself, I have to say that she was <i>okay </i>in this book. I absolutely couldn't stand her in the beginning of the first book but thank goodness she changed a bit (as well as in this book) - she's still selfish and mostly thinks about herself first but ... especially towards the end she realized how wrong she was all this time and actually starts to change her behavious and all that. I don't approve of all her decisions and I certainly don't think she's the best character ever but ... I don't know, maybe this book just mushed my brain and I can't think straight anymore. <span style="font-size: x-small;">HELP!!!</span></span><br /><br /><span id="freeText4286061059992491619"><b>The plot was almost non-existent, which is sad because this series had potential.</b> There were rebel groups and attacks and she could've definitely told us some more about these things, make this a whole lot more interesting ... but she didn't. Instead she focused on Eadlyn and her duty and finding a husband and many other "unimportant" things. Seeing it that way is actually <b>disappointing </b>and yet I still enjoyed it most of the times ... oh my, oh my. There was one big plot twist that I absolutely didn't see coming - it would've probably been a really good one but it came out of no where and therefore I was like "Ummm, okay? REALLY?! NOW?!", so yeah. Without sounding mean, Kiera definitely has potential but I don't think she quite knows how to use it properly? She could've done so much better.</span><br /><br /><span id="freeText4286061059992491619">So, am I happy with the ending I got? Let's just say <b>I'm glad Eadlyn chose the right person</b> but she could've done that within one (a bit longer) book as well and we wouldn't have needed to wait so long - it was quite obvious to me, haha. Also, it didn't feel like a conclusion - there are <b>unanswered questions</b> about the kingdom, the people, the rebel groups and all I wanted of Kiera was to give us a GOOD explanation. A good ending ... oh well. I still had lots of fun reading this series and thought the books weren <i>that</i> bad but ... don't write any new books to this series, Kiera.&nbsp;</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span id="freeText4286061059992491619"><span style="font-size: x-large;">★★★★☆ </span></span></div><br /><span id="freeText4286061059992491619">And before I end this, please check out <a href="http://www.alltheselives.com/2016/06/review-crown-by-kiera-cass.html" target="_blank">Maaike's hilarious review</a> - just so you know, she gave the book </span><span id="freeText4286061059992491619">★</span><span id="freeText4286061059992491619"> +0.5 stars; bear this in mind! I agree with many things she said but still couldn't give the book a lower rating ... maybe because I'm actually pleased with who Eadlyn ended up, maybe because I have no common sense or because I just <i>turned off my brain</i> while reading, haha. Either way, I LOVE HER REVIEW! </span><b><span id="freeText4286061059992491619">&nbsp;</span> </b>Yvonne B.https://plus.google.com/103635012579167828942noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1378427472719095758.post-24168273866808557872016-06-28T15:11:00.000+02:002016-06-28T15:11:08.289+02:00FairyLoot: June Unboxing<div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.fairyloot.com/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AJEciyAnJx4/VyD1E7wKk-I/AAAAAAAADr0/LuMhQiPM6ro3n5Z0RdD-NmVK2a-sgX9awCLcB/s1600/fairyloot_white.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span style="font-size: large;">Last month I haven't received a FairyLoot box - although looking back at it now, I'd take one immediately! - but that made me even more excited to receive this month's box and ... guys, it's epic. I LOVE IT SO MUCH. ♥</span></div><br />What even is <b>FairyLoot</b>? It's a <u>bookish subscription box</u> from my awesome friend <a href="http://shereadstoomuch.com/" target="_blank">Anissa</a> where you get "<i>a monthly box of stolen treasure</i>". Besides a recent release there are also some hand selected goodies inside. A single purchase box is <span data-reactid=".7.1.0.0.2.1.2:$comment-1187098900201636737.2"><span data-reactid=".7.1.0.0.2.1.2:$comment-1187098900201636737.2.1">£</span></span>26 with reasonable shipping costs, so be sure to check it out!<br /><br />This month's theme was <span style="color: #a64d79;"><b>Classic Twist</b></span> and even though I haven't read many classics yet <i>Pride and Prejudice</i> is one of my favorite books ever. You can imagine how excited and curious I was for this box. <br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hunhuaMEZy8/V2pppKW81TI/AAAAAAAAD2g/rS_pGCV1aqA7OYkL-FLQMyzN757SSUqEwCLcB/s1600/box.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hunhuaMEZy8/V2pppKW81TI/AAAAAAAAD2g/rS_pGCV1aqA7OYkL-FLQMyzN757SSUqEwCLcB/s1600/box.png" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Aloha, lovelies! *waves*</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Obviously I had to take a selfie of me and the box sooner or later - okay, I admit, it was for a giveaway on Instagram but whatever, right?! Also, can I just say how fast it shipped this month - it took only about 4 working days ... like whaaaat? I'm so glad! But enough now, let's have a look at the content inside!<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3i_SmQosRaQ/V2prL7V9ZOI/AAAAAAAAD2s/FDwVAWmTBf0eqVpnmiXpq8RuI-g9zaSZgCLcB/s1600/book.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3i_SmQosRaQ/V2prL7V9ZOI/AAAAAAAAD2s/FDwVAWmTBf0eqVpnmiXpq8RuI-g9zaSZgCLcB/s1600/book.png" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ivory and Bone by Julie Eshbaugh &amp; bookmarks by Fable and Black</td></tr></tbody></table><br />How about we start off with the book this time - in June's FairyLoot box we got <span style="color: #a64d79;"><b>IVORY AND BONE</b></span> by <i>Julie Eshbaugh</i>, which is a<span id="freeTextContainer2149013774624077123"> prehistoric fantasy with allusions to <i>Pride and Prejudice</i>. Is that awesome?! HECK YES. Like I said, I absolutely loved P&amp;P so I'm really looking forward to reading this beauty! <b>#fairylootpeony</b></span><br /><span id="freeTextContainer2149013774624077123"><br /></span> <span id="freeTextContainer2149013774624077123">We also got a <b>set of 3 literary quotes bookmarks</b> from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/fableandblack" target="_blank">Fable and Black</a>! I love how colorful they are and the quotes perfectly describe us bookworms. Oh, and a <b>Chapter 5 "Proud to be Bookish"</b> bracelet. Me likey! </span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-AI33yY4aKu0/V2puxBJCZzI/AAAAAAAAD24/ab29gSLgOEY7PDZ_5P5ZXfRRXrl2_wxIwCLcB/s1600/funko.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-AI33yY4aKu0/V2puxBJCZzI/AAAAAAAAD24/ab29gSLgOEY7PDZ_5P5ZXfRRXrl2_wxIwCLcB/s1600/funko.png" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mr. Darcy Funko POP!, swallow earrings and my FairyLoot hashtag</td></tr></tbody></table><br />Look, look, look! We got another <b>Funko Pop</b>, wohoo! They sent out Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet and I'm so happy I received the first of those two. It's perfect timing actually ... I've seen <i>Pride and Prejudice and Zombies</i> a few days ago and liked it, so I'm glad to have him now.<br /><br />The only item I can't use - because I don't have pierced ears - are the gorgeous <b>Swallow Earrings</b> from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/de/shop/HouseOfWonderland?ref=pr_shop_more" target="_blank">House of Wonderland</a>. If I could, I'd definitely wear them though. They look so cute!<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-B2OFJUGkPEI/V2pwAvGShoI/AAAAAAAAD3E/5_kQPDoqC28VimjuKt_51QAEgIr-EmN9QCLcB/s1600/candle.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-B2OFJUGkPEI/V2pwAvGShoI/AAAAAAAAD3E/5_kQPDoqC28VimjuKt_51QAEgIr-EmN9QCLcB/s1600/candle.png" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">William &amp; Joseph candle and FairyLoot watercolor poster</td></tr></tbody></table><br />And lastly we received another candle, gaaah! This time it's an <b>exclusive</b> <b>Bronte's Secret candle</b> from <a href="https://williamandjoseph.co.uk/collections/all" target="_blank">William &amp; Joseph</a> and smells absolutely amazing! I couldn't stop smelling it for at least half an hour ... god, how I wish you could smell it<b> </b>through this post, haha.<br /><br />The lovely <b>watercolor poster</b> with a quote from <i>Pride and Prejudice</i> was designed by FairyLoot itself and looks stunning - it's also already on my closet. I didn't expect to get anything less beautiful from Anissa, to be honest. &lt;3<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xbv7dbm8YS0/V2pxDGLg3JI/AAAAAAAAD3Q/56WW1CfS6MAW4K5BjcxRYS8SywP7IDRLgCLcB/s1600/all.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xbv7dbm8YS0/V2pxDGLg3JI/AAAAAAAAD3Q/56WW1CfS6MAW4K5BjcxRYS8SywP7IDRLgCLcB/s1600/all.png" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">All the contets of June's box with some flowers because BEAUTIFUL.</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cccccc;">________________________________________________________</span></div><br />I would give this month a perfect <b>5/5 stars</b> if I had to rate it. In my opinion, Anissa outdid herself with June's box and I even think it's my favorite one so far. Who knows, maybe August - the theme is <span style="color: #a64d79;">DARK DEEDS</span> - can top it? I'm already suuuuper excited! If you want to get FairyLoot yourself check out their website <a href="http://fairyloot.com/" target="_blank">here</a>.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">What are your thoughts on this month's box? Have you got one yourself? Will you get a future box of FairyLoot? Which other subscription boxes are you interested in? </span></div>Yvonne B.https://plus.google.com/103635012579167828942noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1378427472719095758.post-57932900575226417092016-06-25T12:52:00.001+02:002016-06-25T12:52:45.227+02:00Stacking the Shelves (#21)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ffT9MmvTLtw/VCLw1C68AiI/AAAAAAAAAes/dl5wZDg0Z2o/s1600/stackingtheshelves.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ffT9MmvTLtw/VCLw1C68AiI/AAAAAAAAAes/dl5wZDg0Z2o/s1600/stackingtheshelves.png" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 13px;"><i>"Stacking The Shelves"</i> is a weekly (in my case <u>monthly</u> - <span style="color: #76a5af;">every last Saturday of the month</span>) meme, hosted by <a href="http://www.tyngasreviews.com/" target="_blank">Tynga's Reviews</a>, where you show all your purchased/received books - physical or ebook.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cccccc;">__________________________________________________________________ </span></div><br />Happy Saturday everyone! I'M MELTING. Summer's is here and I already want it to go away, haha. Some of you might already know that I'm not a huge fan of hot weather so this is torture for me ... it became so hot too quickly and ugh. I just hate it. Can someone send me rain? Or even snow? I'd take it all, just give it to me! Anyway, it's already the last Saturday of June so here's what I added to my shelves this month, ayy! &lt;3<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RtsJonLGreU/V25ePmzTpgI/AAAAAAAAD3o/PV4ekzkMLLk_j2e476c829Gzl-woF0YqACKgB/s1600/stackingtheshelves21_norm1.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RtsJonLGreU/V25ePmzTpgI/AAAAAAAAD3o/PV4ekzkMLLk_j2e476c829Gzl-woF0YqACKgB/s1600/stackingtheshelves21_norm1.png" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Star-Touched Queen, Ivory and Bone, Bone Gap and Sword of Destiny ... plus cat paws. &lt;3</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span style="color: #45818e;"><b>Physial copies and E-books I bought/received:</b></span><br /><ul><li>The Star-Touched Queen by Roshani Chokshi</li><li>Ivory and Bone by Julie Eshbaugh</li><li>Bone Gap by Laura Ruby</li><li>Sword of Destiny by Andrzej Sapkowski </li></ul><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><table><tbody><tr><td><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></td> <td></td></tr></tbody></table><table><tbody><tr><td><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></td></tr></tbody></table>Also, my pets were in an exceptionally good mood today and let me use them as props for this picture! Usually it's soooo hard because they're both stubborn and annoying (at times) but I even managed to get a KIND OF decent picture - it's a bit blurry - of this cutie pie! Without all this hair she'll look so much younger ... SOOOON! :D<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-PBBIisHEZAo/V25hKgkx_qI/AAAAAAAAD34/jW_zecfrdBMcZxJ4_PNQx2uN40nY0r5RwCLcB/s1600/stackingtheshelves21_2.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-PBBIisHEZAo/V25hKgkx_qI/AAAAAAAAD34/jW_zecfrdBMcZxJ4_PNQx2uN40nY0r5RwCLcB/s1600/stackingtheshelves21_2.png" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ha! Got you on picture, Samira! And books in the background, obviously.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Which books have you added to your shelves? Anything you can recommend me? Leave a link to your post and I'll check it out! :) </span></div>Yvonne B.https://plus.google.com/103635012579167828942noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1378427472719095758.post-92134903345945466432016-06-22T11:41:00.000+02:002016-06-22T11:41:32.479+02:00{REVIEW} The Wrath & The Dawn by Renée Ahdieh<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zkG3zcZO-z4/Vxi5MHlVbXI/AAAAAAAADqs/CM8I5MGGTt4axmJLxFFawEYGvysxuv1-gCLcB/s1600/the%2Bwrath%2Band%2Bthe%2Bdawn.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zkG3zcZO-z4/Vxi5MHlVbXI/AAAAAAAADqs/CM8I5MGGTt4axmJLxFFawEYGvysxuv1-gCLcB/s400/the%2Bwrath%2Band%2Bthe%2Bdawn.jpg" width="265" /></a></div>Title: <i><b>The Wrath &amp; The Dawn</b></i><br />Author: <b>Renée Ahdieh</b><br />Series: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/series/138035-the-wrath-and-the-dawn" target="_blank"><b>The Wrath &amp; The Dawn #1</b></a><br />Genre: <b>Young Adult, Fantasy, Retelling</b><br />Publication: <b>May 12th, 2015</b><br />Rating: ★★★★★<br /><br /><div style="background-color: #c0bddb; margin-left: 40px; padding-bottom: 15px; padding-left: 10px; padding-right: 12px; padding-top: 15px;"><b>One Life to One Dawn.</b><br /><br />In a land ruled by a murderous boy-king, each dawn brings heartache to a new family. Khalid, the eighteen-year-old Caliph of Khorasan, is a monster. Each night he takes a new bride only to have a silk cord wrapped around her throat come morning. When sixteen-year-old Shahrzad's dearest friend falls victim to Khalid, Shahrzad vows vengeance and volunteers to be his next bride. Shahrzad is determined not only to stay alive, but to end the caliph's reign of terror once and for all.<br /><br />Night after night, Shahrzad beguiles Khalid, weaving stories that enchant, ensuring her survival, though she knows each dawn could be her last. But something she never expected begins to happen: Khalid is nothing like what she'd imagined him to be. This monster is a boy with a tormented heart. Incredibly, Shahrzad finds herself falling in love. How is this possible? It's an unforgivable betrayal. Still, Shahrzad has come to understand all is not as it seems in this palace of marble and stone. She resolves to uncover whatever secrets lurk and, despite her love, be ready to take Khalid's life as retribution for the many lives he's stolen. Can their love survive this world of stories and secrets?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-aP6Yp1XjL4E/VR7ZL5ADPvI/AAAAAAAABYs/WevZrRk8vZQVBYGgrnvoWJsRr3eR3CdSQCKgB/s1600/review.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-aP6Yp1XjL4E/VR7ZL5ADPvI/AAAAAAAABYs/WevZrRk8vZQVBYGgrnvoWJsRr3eR3CdSQCKgB/s1600/review.png" /></a></div><i>The Wrath &amp; The Dawn</i> is a brilliant book ... to absolutely no ones surprise. There are books that are incredibly well written and capture you with amazing characters, a great plot, a fantastic world-building or relationships that make you super emotional ... and then there's <i>The Wrath &amp; The Dawn</i>. It has everything I already mentioned and more. <b>Renée Ahdieh manages to put a spell on you and makes you fall in love with her beautiful writing</b> - and that's REALLY beautiful, I mean ... wow. Also, I buddy-read this with my best friend <a href="https://inabookishworld.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Melissa&nbsp;@ In A Bookish World</a> which made this whole adventure even more magical!<br /><br /><blockquote class="tr_bq"><i><span style="font-family: &quot;georgia&quot; , &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">"Some things exist in our lives for but a brief moment. And we must let them go on to light another sky."</span></span></i> </blockquote><br /><b>I would love to talk about the plot but I think you should experience this on your own.</b> It's a retelling of <i>A Thousand and One Nights</i> and even though I've heard of it I had absolutely no clue what it was about. It was good because that way I was constantly surprised and tried to puzzle everything together - I failed miserably, by the way. This book is a freaking mystery! One moment you think you have things sorted out and know what's going on and in the next all your ideas and guesses are thrown overboard so you have to start from scratch! I LOVED IT. I did guess a few things but most of the time I was clueless, confused and while I believe my mind was rattling all the time it actually only screamed WHAT'S GOING ON?!?! Well.<br /><br />Now my favorite part of the book - the characters. Before I start fangirling all over again and scream at you in capslock I just wanna say that <b>Sharhzard and Khalid as well as everyone else were extremely well-written and fleshed out!</b> They had depth to their character, different facades and made you feel all the things they felt. It's seriously amazing!<br /><br />Beware of the capslock now because OH MY GOOOOOD! <b>Khalid is bae and I was into him right from the beginning</b>. I didn't believe that all the rumors where true and that he's the monster everyone thinks he is. Just nope. I have a thing for mysterious/broken guys anyway, so obviously he was right up my alley. Also, don't even get me started on <b>Sharhzard </b>because she was freaking awesome too - such a strong and defiant girl that isn't afraid of fighting her own battles. She doesn't need a man to protect her, she knows how to kick ass and that's what I loved so much about her!<br /><br /><blockquote class="tr_bq"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: &quot;georgia&quot; , &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;">"It's inevitable. When you meet the one who makes you smile as you've never smiled before, cry as you've never cried before... there is nothing to do but fall."</span></span></i> </blockquote><br />And what about their relationship, you ask me? HOOOOLY SMOKES!!! I'M OBSESSED, REALLY. No insta love. It's slow-burn and even though there's so much we don't understand at the beginning it makes perfectly sense. Trust me. I keep fangirling about these two so hard and couldn't even contain my excitement when they're in a scene together like HOOOOW?!?! They complement each other so perfectly and bring out different sides of the other ... they're such passionate characters and how conflicted they both were because of their feelings ... oh god. I love this. So much. <b>SHIP, SHIP, SHIP!!!</b> ♥<br /><br />The story/metaphor of the <b>Mountain of Adamant</b> is probably one of my favorites. The references to Khalid and Sharhzard are AMAZING and I cannot stop thinking about this! Like ... the mountain has so much power that everything around him is pulled towards it - once it has you in its grip, it's too late and in spite of all your efforts to get away, you just can't. You drift closer and closer, faster and faster and when you finally let go and give in you break apart and collapse and everything will be unraveled and uncovered. HOLY SHIIIIT!<br /><br /><blockquote class="tr_bq"><i><span style="font-family: &quot;georgia&quot; , &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">"<span class="readable" id="reviewTextContainer1251010754"><span id="freeTextContainer2425157664932786470">I love you, a thousand times over. And I will never apologize for it."</span></span></span></span></i> </blockquote><br /><b><i>The Wrath &amp; The Dawn</i> is a book that you cannot and do not want to put out of your hands.</b> I wanted to read this far into the night which hasn't happened in SO LONG - this already should tell you how brilliant it is. It's definitely one of my favorite reads of 2016 and I can recommend this 1001%. Believe me, it totally lives up to all the hype it receives - you won't be disappointed!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">★★★★★</span></div>Yvonne B.https://plus.google.com/103635012579167828942noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1378427472719095758.post-13496248097566681802016-06-16T11:46:00.000+02:002016-06-16T11:46:22.262+02:005 books I want to read this summer<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-jUuaQWuoHtU/V0r4xM85BNI/AAAAAAAADxU/a8HyCWJlCCAu2ORgxJorODzFoY0-Ny9DwCLcB/s1600/header2.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-jUuaQWuoHtU/V0r4xM85BNI/AAAAAAAADxU/a8HyCWJlCCAu2ORgxJorODzFoY0-Ny9DwCLcB/s1600/header2.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Hey everyone! If you know me, you also know that I'm not one to stick to specific TBR piles/lists but I thought this summer I'd try to at least read some of the books I've been wanting to read for so long. Will it work? Who knows, but I'll definitely try my best!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #cccccc;">______________________________________ </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6Ofgjee1Igo/V0rtHQCqqtI/AAAAAAAADw4/7uYyZ6J352IGpvdG5Y8S4sEKez6sowVvwCLcB/s1600/badge1.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6Ofgjee1Igo/V0rtHQCqqtI/AAAAAAAADw4/7uYyZ6J352IGpvdG5Y8S4sEKez6sowVvwCLcB/s1600/badge1.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><h3 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><u>1. A Darker Shade of Magic by V.E. Schwab</u></span></h3><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Shade. Shadow. Cool.</b> Shadows are my best friends in summer - seriously, I haaate it when it's so hot outside - so obviously this book has to be a part of the list. Also, I already started it a while ago but couldn't/didn't want to finish because I wasn't in the right mood.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><u>2. I'll Give You The Sun by Jandy Nelson</u></span></h3><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Sun. Yellow. Warmth.</b> This just <i>screams </i>summer at me. The cover looks incredibly beautiful and like I said, even though I'm not a summer person this one brings me into a great mood! I've heard it's very emotional and awesome so I'm really looking forward to it.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><u>3. The Rose &amp; The Dagger by Renée Ahdieh</u></span></h3><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Rose. Flower. Blue like the sky</b> ...Well, I'm not sure if this is good for a summery read but I'm so excited to get to it anyway! I loved the first book and already can't wait to dive into this amazing world again - kickass characters, fantastic setting and beautiful writing ... YES PLEASE.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-l-vpx3f9e1A/V0rtufQvceI/AAAAAAAADw8/RJF3tc7zBr8T3tyM15n7CCWAD27j34LpQCLcB/s1600/badge2.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-l-vpx3f9e1A/V0rtufQvceI/AAAAAAAADw8/RJF3tc7zBr8T3tyM15n7CCWAD27j34LpQCLcB/s1600/badge2.png" /></a></div><h3 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><u>4. Demon Road by Derek Landy</u></span></h3><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Demons. Hot. Hell</b> ... Summer? Okay, this doesn't even make sense - to me it does because summer = hell - but road ... well, roadtrip? That has something to do with summer, right? IT GOES ONTO THE LIST. I've been wanting to get to this ever since I read <a href="http://paperfury.com/demon-road-by-derek-landy/" target="_blank">Cait's awesome review</a> and fell in love with it. It seems to have a lot of funny scenes and some Supernatural references? Either way ... I'M EXCITED!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><u>5. Truthwitch by Susan Dennard</u></span></h3><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Water ... and umm, blue cover?</b> I don't have any other book that gives me summer vibes (not that all of the above do, haha) but this one comes close to it, I think. I've heard so many amazing things about this book and basically everyone I know loved it and raved about it ... meaning, I'll have to check it out! I'm super curious about the characters - they're somewhat important to me - and from what I heard /saw ... they're brilliant. I can't wait!!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #cccccc;">______________________________________ </span></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">So there you go - 5 books I want to read this summer ... they're not necessarily the most summerish books but surely they'll all be amazing, right? Have you read any of these yet? With which should I start off? What's on YOUR summer TBR?</span></div>Yvonne B.https://plus.google.com/103635012579167828942noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1378427472719095758.post-30793076105129525682016-06-13T15:37:00.001+02:002016-06-13T15:37:54.670+02:00{REVIEW} The King Slayer by Virginia Boecker<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-cNCZHLxz85s/VfRY1gDqEgI/AAAAAAAACRg/XdtkKkmsqWcBt7llT3XnsO743VFksRLDwCKgB/s1600/the%2Bking%2Bslayer.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-cNCZHLxz85s/VfRY1gDqEgI/AAAAAAAACRg/XdtkKkmsqWcBt7llT3XnsO743VFksRLDwCKgB/s400/the%2Bking%2Bslayer.jpg" width="277" /></a></div>Title: <i><b>The King Slayer</b></i><br />Author: <b>Virginia Boecker</b><br />Series: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/series/149454-the-witch-hunter" target="_blank"><b>The Witch Hunter #2</b></a><br />Genre: <b>Young Adult, Fantasy</b><br />Publication: <b>June 14th, 2016</b><br />Rating: ★★★★☆<br /><br /><div style="background-color: #c0bddb; margin-left: 40px; padding-bottom: 15px; padding-left: 10px; padding-right: 12px; padding-top: 15px;">Former witch hunter Elizabeth Grey is hiding within the magically protected village of Harrow, evading the price put on her head by Lord Blackwell, the usurper king of Anglia. Their last encounter left Blackwell ruined, but his thirst for power grows stronger every day. He's readying for a war against those who would resist his rule--namely Elizabeth and the witches and wizards she now calls her allies.<br /><br />Having lost her stigma, a magical source of protection and healing, Elizabeth's strength is tested both physically and emotionally. War always means sacrifice, and as the lines between good and evil blur once more, Elizabeth must decide just how far she'll go to save those she loves.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-aP6Yp1XjL4E/VR7ZL5ADPvI/AAAAAAAABYs/WevZrRk8vZQVBYGgrnvoWJsRr3eR3CdSQCKgB/s1600/review.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-aP6Yp1XjL4E/VR7ZL5ADPvI/AAAAAAAABYs/WevZrRk8vZQVBYGgrnvoWJsRr3eR3CdSQCKgB/s1600/review.png" /></a></div>I was lucky enough to win a signed <i>ARC copy</i> of Virginia Boecker's <i>The King Slayer</i> in a giveaway she hosted on Instagram and ... oh man, was I excited! I knew I had to read this book as soon as it comes out but with this early copy I was able to dive into Elizabeth's life sooner than expected, hurrah!<br /><br />Since I haven't reread the first book, I was a little confused at the beginning - I only vaguely remember the things happening in <i>The Witch Hunter</i> and therefore had a hard time getting into it at first. However, the author manages to "retell" a few of the things that had happened so after a while it got easier and was more understandable.<br /><br /><b>At first, I was a bit let-down by John.</b> I absolutely adored him in the first book and while I didn't expect (or liked, for that matter) the changes he went through I think they made sense. It also kind of explains why Elizabeth was acting the way she did when they all first met. I still wasn't a huge fan of it and John actually started to annoy me a little ... I mean, ugh. <b>It's complicated.</b> I love him but at times I wanted to smack him hard across the cheek and shake some sense into him! It was a rollercoaster with him, to be honest ... <b>but I still like him a lot</b>, really, and everything's good. <br /><br /><b>Elizabeth </b>was likeable as usual, even though she also seemed ... confused (?) at times. I remember her being a badass and not giving a fuck but obviously the happenings of book 1 changed her and <b>made her a different person</b> - which I understand! <b>She's still tough and kicks ass</b> but, as with John, I wanted to punch her more than once. Her relationship with <b>Schuyler </b>was amazing though and I'm glad the author showed us more of them together - I'm a huuuuge fan of Schuyler and although <b>I was desperate to read more about him</b> and his past (I'm just so interested in this guy!!), I was pleased with what I got anyway. Could it have been more? Sure, but maybe there'll be a novella about him in the future? *hopes*<br /><br /><b>Virginia's writing was as addictive as in the first book</b> - it's quick and easy to read but never gets bored, she always managed to keep me interested so that's a good thing! I was surprised at some of the <b>plot twists</b> and expected some others but overall it was a good mixture for me and constantly wanted to know more.<br /><br /><b>I'm not sure if I liked it more than the first book and even though the ending is good I'm ... torn?</b> It's probably no spoiler when I say something significant is happening (duh) and, yes, it makes sense and some might even say it's a good (the only?) plan but ... no. NOO. I AM NOT OKAY WITH THIS. It just disturbed me how fast they were over those things - at least it seemed that way. <br /><br /><b>Would I still recommend this book? Heck yes! </b>No book is perfect but I did enjoy The King Slayer a lot and therefore I'm glad I read this. Also, I just had to find out how things were going to end, obviously. If you liked the first book, definitely give this a go and if you haven't read it yet - what are you waiting for? It's a great duology with awesome characters and an interesting plot/setting that'll keep you interested this whole time!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">★★★★☆</span></div>Yvonne B.https://plus.google.com/103635012579167828942noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1378427472719095758.post-12626485263570673212016-06-09T12:28:00.001+02:002016-06-09T12:28:14.745+02:00WRAP UP: MayOh. Hello June, is that really you?! YOU'RE HERE SO EARLY, OH MY GOD! Well ... now that you're here, can you at least be nice and <i>not </i>get too hot too quickly? I'M MELTING ALREADY. *ahem* Anyway, I read 4 actual books this month - FOUR BOOKS, MY FRIENDS! *happy dance* - as well as 3 novellas, can you believe that?&nbsp; Because I can't!! Maybe I'm finally getting out of my month-long slump? I really hope so, it's been going on for far too long now! Also, I'm very pleased to say that I loved each and every one of the books I read - just look at my ratings, they were brilliant! ♥<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-pm8snUODoqs/V0sEuRrAXKI/AAAAAAAADxo/02AnhB7GRlkIlkni8F89H47T0Cx2D-x6ACLcB/s1600/2016-May-Wrapup2.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-pm8snUODoqs/V0sEuRrAXKI/AAAAAAAADxo/02AnhB7GRlkIlkni8F89H47T0Cx2D-x6ACLcB/s1600/2016-May-Wrapup2.png" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Forbidden Wish, The Wrath &amp; The Dawn, The King Slayer, ACOMAF and novellas on kindle</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cccccc;">______________________________________________________ </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Reviews can be read by clicking on the title of the book! I linked them all! :) Reviews to come!</span></i></div><ol><li>The Wrath &amp; The Dawn by Renée Ahdieh - ★★★★★</li><li><a href="http://aworldbetweenfoldedpages.blogspot.co.at/2016/06/review-forbidden-wish-by-jessica-khoury.html" target="_blank">The Forbidden Wish</a> by Jessica Khoury - ★★★★☆</li><li><a href="http://aworldbetweenfoldedpages.blogspot.co.at/2016/05/why-acomaf-will-haunt-my-dreams-review.html" target="_blank">A Court of Mist and Fury</a> by Sarah J. Maas&nbsp; - ★★★★★ (spoiler-review <a href="http://aworldbetweenfoldedpages.blogspot.co.at/2016/05/lets-talk-acomaf-court-of-me-wanting.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>)</li><li><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/1636938846?book_show_action=false" target="_blank">The Mirror &amp; The Maze</a> by Renée Ahdieh (novella) - ★★★★☆</li><li><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/1636925340?book_show_action=false" target="_blank">The Crown &amp; The Arrow</a> by Renée Ahdieh (novella) - ★★★★☆</li><li><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/1636940140?book_show_action=false" target="_blank">The Moth &amp; The Flame</a> by Renée Ahdieh (novella) - ★★★★☆ +0.5</li><li>The King Slayer by Virginia Boecker (ARC) - ★★★★☆</li></ol><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">How was May for you guys? Is it also hot where you live? How many books have you read and which ones? Leave me the link to YOUR wrap up!! :D</span></div>Yvonne B.https://plus.google.com/103635012579167828942noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1378427472719095758.post-18451418483719815422016-06-06T11:29:00.000+02:002016-06-06T11:29:11.533+02:00The Pixar Book Tag<div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-TIRs0EU3xpg/V0mdLaNgMaI/AAAAAAAADwE/3Ynym3-vhZU4DF0UYpX9Y2V6-kse6vmtgCLcB/s1600/pixartag.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-TIRs0EU3xpg/V0mdLaNgMaI/AAAAAAAADwE/3Ynym3-vhZU4DF0UYpX9Y2V6-kse6vmtgCLcB/s1600/pixartag.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span style="font-size: large;">I was tagged by the amazing <a href="https://bookfreakrevelations.wordpress.com/2016/04/10/book-tags-9-the-pixar-book-tag/#more-1874" target="_blank">JM @ Book Freak Revelations</a> for the Pixar book tag and couldn't be more excited! I'm more the old Disney kinda girl - with movies such as Bambi, Aladdin, Mulan and and and - but Pixar has released some great ones too that I love so dearly! Let's have a look!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cccccc;">__________________________________________________________</span></div><br /><h3><span style="font-weight: normal;"><u>Toy Story — A book where you wanted the characters to come to life.</u></span></h3>Hmmmm, maybe the characters from Leigh Bardugo's <i>Six of Crows</i>? Just imagine how could it would be to meet Kaz, Inej, Jasper and all the others casually on the streets! Obviously you'd need to take good care of yourself ... but still!<br /><br /><h3><span style="font-weight: normal;"><u>A Bugs Life — A character who goes through a transformation.</u></span></h3>Celaena Sardothien. Simple as that. She's been through so much already and that changed her a lot. All those terrible things (I'm totally thinking about Sam and her past in general) made her who she is now and while it's not been easy, I feel like she managed it quite well. She's great and I adore her. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VaeYJ0bjY3c/V0mhH0J-RuI/AAAAAAAADwQ/VUPJq1IQLbYcZUQDs9qcBz_9tcBxBv1KQCLcB/s1600/ToG.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VaeYJ0bjY3c/V0mhH0J-RuI/AAAAAAAADwQ/VUPJq1IQLbYcZUQDs9qcBz_9tcBxBv1KQCLcB/s1600/ToG.png" /></a></div><br /><h3></h3><h3><span style="font-weight: normal;"><u>Up — A book whose characters quickly made you become emotionally invested in.</u></span></h3><i>Maybe Someday</i> by Colleen Hoover. She creates such amazing characters that are incredibly well-written and fleshed out ... they feel so real and that's what I love about her writing. Maybe Someday has brilliant characters and they're definitely one reason why this book is one of my alltime favorites. <br /><br /><h3><span style="font-weight: normal;"><u>Finding Nemo — “P. Sherman, 42 Wallaby Way, Sydney” A book that has an address or quote that’s burned into your memory forever.</u></span></h3>That's an easy one - the only answer I can give you is: "The cupboard <i>under </i>the stairs, 4 Privet Drive" from the <i>Harry Potter</i> series. That's also basically the only one I remember, haha.<br /><br /><h3><span style="font-weight: normal;"><u>The Incredibles — Coolest Book Family.</u></span></h3>Is it sad that I can't even think of a cool bookish family? Not even talking about the <i>coolest</i>. I just don't know? <br /><br /><h3><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-GlAcBQgh9_Q/V0mix_Z1oNI/AAAAAAAADwc/9pRxS0nDVCkYqo1QoxoKVIlOFaMahQL0ACLcB/s1600/angelfall.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-GlAcBQgh9_Q/V0mix_Z1oNI/AAAAAAAADwc/9pRxS0nDVCkYqo1QoxoKVIlOFaMahQL0ACLcB/s1600/angelfall.png" /></a><span style="font-weight: normal;"><u>Monsters Inc. — A strong character develops a soft side for someone.</u></span></h3>Do Raffe and Penryn from the <i>Angelfall</i> trilogy by Susan Ee count? I mean, they're both strong characters and develop a soft spot for each other ... that's like the most perfect answer, no? Both characters hated each other at the beginning but throughout the books and their journey together things changed - hate grew into companionship, then frienship and eventually they both realized what they feel for each other is even more than that. ALL THE FEELS!! I JUST LOVE THESE TWO, OKAY?!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><h3><span style="font-weight: normal;"><u>Cars 1, 2, 3 — A book that keeps getting sequels you feel are not needed.</u></span></h3>I'm not sure if these are sequels but maybe the <i>Black Dagger Brotherhood</i> from J.R. Ward? I have a tooon of those books on my shelves - well, they split the german ones which is super stupid but there are still SO MANY OF THEM. It feels like I'm reading the same story every time but they're still strangely addictive. Oh well. <br /><br /><h3><span style="font-weight: normal;"><u>Ratatouille — A book featuring a non-human/humanoid.</u></span></h3>The only one I can think of is Iko from the <i>Lunar Chronicles</i> series by Marissa Meyer. She's so cute and I love her a lot! <br /><br /><h3><span style="font-weight: normal;"><u>Wall-E — A book that made you lonely.</u></span></h3>Lonely? I know books that make me sad but lonely? This is so hard! I don't know? Do I get lonely when I read romance books with swoon-worthy couples in it because I don't have a boyfriend? Maybe? I can't think of anything else. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-mEuLPLTXgVg/V0mjlDApOiI/AAAAAAAADwk/7viZQbTo_XAp-kM3kolcnkIKQZ-L3RQ_ACLcB/s1600/romance.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-mEuLPLTXgVg/V0mjlDApOiI/AAAAAAAADwk/7viZQbTo_XAp-kM3kolcnkIKQZ-L3RQ_ACLcB/s1600/romance.png" /></a></div><br /><h3><span style="font-weight: normal;"><u>Brave — Name a book with a strong mother/daughter relationship.</u></span></h3>I don't think I can name one? Like, you know I'm mostly reading Young Adult Fantasy books, right? WHERE ARE ALL THE PARENTS?! I have no clue! It's like they don't even exist in these worlds ... maybe they were brought by a stork? Who knows.<br /><br /><h3><span style="font-weight: normal;"><u>Inside Out — Name a book that could be one of your core memories.</u></span></h3><i>The Fault in Our Stars</i> by John Green because it got me into reading english books regularly. That's when my obsession with english books started - before that I read a lot less and mostly ones in german.<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: &quot;georgia&quot; , &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;">I'm tagging ...</span></span></div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Maaike&nbsp;@ <a href="http://www.alltheselives.com/" target="_blank">All These Lives</a></li><li>Stephanie&nbsp;@ <a href="http://bookfever11.blogspot.co.at/" target="_blank">Book Fever</a></li><li>Denise&nbsp;@ <a href="http://thebibliolater.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Bibliolater</a></li><li>EVERYONE else who wants to do it! :)</li></ul>Yvonne B.https://plus.google.com/103635012579167828942noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1378427472719095758.post-56822203127208279902016-06-02T13:30:00.000+02:002016-06-02T13:30:14.881+02:00{REVIEW} The Forbidden Wish by Jessica Khoury<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/--0AmvPA14ck/Vysm2QJIxDI/AAAAAAAADtg/cYSY4slUKr8lTdx6iLk_Ch7xunIebqUJQCLcB/s1600/the%2Bforbidden%2Bwish.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/--0AmvPA14ck/Vysm2QJIxDI/AAAAAAAADtg/cYSY4slUKr8lTdx6iLk_Ch7xunIebqUJQCLcB/s400/the%2Bforbidden%2Bwish.jpg" width="270" /></a></div>Tile: <b><i>The Forbidden Wish</i></b><br />Author: <b>Jessica Khoury</b><br />Series: <b><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/21396155-the-forbidden-wish?from_new_nav=true&amp;ac=1&amp;from_search=true" target="_blank">Stand-alone</a></b><br />Genre: <b>Young Adult, Retelling, Fantasy</b><br />Publication: <b>February 23rd, 2016</b><br />Rating: ★★★★☆<br /><br /><div style="background-color: #c0bddb; margin-left: 40px; padding-bottom: 15px; padding-left: 10px; padding-right: 12px; padding-top: 15px;"><i><b>She is the most powerful Jinni of all. He is a boy from the streets. Their love will shake the world...</b></i><br /><br />When Aladdin discovers Zahra's jinni lamp, Zahra is thrust back into a world she hasn't seen in hundreds of years—a world where magic is forbidden and Zahra's very existence is illegal. She must disguise herself to stay alive, using ancient shape-shifting magic, until her new master has selected his three wishes.<br /><br />But when the King of the Jinn offers Zahra a chance to be free of her lamp forever, she seizes the opportunity—only to discover she is falling in love with Aladdin. When saving herself means betraying him, Zahra must decide once and for all: is winning her freedom worth losing her heart?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-aP6Yp1XjL4E/VR7ZL5ADPvI/AAAAAAAABYs/WevZrRk8vZQVBYGgrnvoWJsRr3eR3CdSQCKgB/s1600/review.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-aP6Yp1XjL4E/VR7ZL5ADPvI/AAAAAAAABYs/WevZrRk8vZQVBYGgrnvoWJsRr3eR3CdSQCKgB/s1600/review.png" /></a></div><i>The Forbidden Wish</i> is a retelling of Aladdin, which happens to be one of my alltime favorite Disney movies ever. You can imagine how excited I was to find out about this book, right? I was super excited and am happy to say that it lived up to my expectations even though I was still a bit disappointed - if that makes sense?<br /><br />So, TFW is unlike the Disney version of Aladdin - for example, the jinni is a female called Zhara - but that really didn't disturb me. Quite the opposite! I loved the change and found it very refreshing and interesting.<br /><br /><blockquote class="tr_bq"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="font-family: &quot;georgia&quot; , &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;">"Nothing is worth betraying someone you love."</span></i></span> </blockquote><br /><b>Aladdin </b>still had his spirit and a personality I enjoyed a lot. <b>Zhara </b>on the other hand was more reversed and serious - probably due to her age and what she's been through already - but together they just fit. It made sense, you know? They complemented each other and made me fangirl SO MUCH. I adored them right from the beginning and was anticipating certain scenes throughout the whole book ... I even became a little bit frustrated when it took too long, haha. Either way, <b>I loved their relationship a lot - it's slow-burn and definitely not insta-love</b> (not really), which is great and that they're so different made this whole adventure even more enjoyable. Aladdin said and did so many great things throughtout this book which made me love him even more. Seriously, I wouldn't mind finding a thief like him in real life - he was so sweet and caring and had a way with words that just made you fall for him. I LOVED HIM!<br /><br /><blockquote class="tr_bq"><span style="font-family: &quot;georgia&quot; , &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><span class="readable" id="reviewTextContainer1535567032"><span id="freeText1860184044077849337">"He is the sun and I am the moon. We must stay apart or the world will be thrown out of balance."</span></span></i></span></span></blockquote><br />As of the plot, I don't want to go into too much detail - we all know how the story goes and therefore <b>some things were predictable while others weren't</b>. I'm generally not as disturbed by predictable scenes as other people might be ... so long as there are great characters involved and it's still interestingly written. That was definitely the case in <i>The Forbidden Wish</i>.<br /><br />However, at times it felt a bit dragging. The beginning was action-packed but towards the middle things seemed to slow - I wouldn't have minded a few more exciting scenes but overall it was still a great retelling of Aladdin.<br /><br /><blockquote class="tr_bq"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: &quot;georgia&quot; , &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;"><i>"<span class="readable" id="reviewTextContainer1592379591"><span id="freeText2193433936207758217">All the world is in your shadow, Zahra. I cannot help but see you when I close my eyes."</span></span></i></span></span> </blockquote><br />So, would I recommend this? <b>Definitely, if you're a fan of retellings and specifically Aladdin.</b> It features strong female characters - seriously, Caspida, her Watchmaidens and Zhara are brilliant characters! -, an intriguing plot that, yes, sometimes is a little bit predictable but never boring and managed to keep me interested this whole time. It's a great book and I enjoyed it immensely!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">★★★★☆</span></div>Yvonne B.https://plus.google.com/103635012579167828942noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1378427472719095758.post-84648422239746238802016-05-28T12:19:00.001+02:002016-05-28T12:19:54.244+02:00Stacking the Shelves (#20)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ffT9MmvTLtw/VCLw1C68AiI/AAAAAAAAAes/dl5wZDg0Z2o/s1600/stackingtheshelves.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ffT9MmvTLtw/VCLw1C68AiI/AAAAAAAAAes/dl5wZDg0Z2o/s1600/stackingtheshelves.png" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 13px;"><i>"Stacking The Shelves"</i> is a weekly (in my case <u>monthly</u> - <span style="color: #76a5af;">every last Saturday of the month</span>) meme, hosted by <a href="http://www.tyngasreviews.com/" target="_blank">Tynga's Reviews</a>, where you show all your purchased/received books - physical or ebook.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cccccc;">__________________________________________________________________ </span></div><br />Happy Saturday everyone! I hope it has been a great month for you all, filled with amazing books and whatever else makes you happy. May is my birthday month and USUALLY my <i>Stacking the Shelves </i>post is enormous that month ... however, I've only added 3 books to my collection and while that's probably a good thing - I'm sure my shelves are grateful -, I'm also a little bit ... sad? Not that I didn't get them for my birthday but because I wanted to buy some <i>myself</i>, haha. But at least I bought a super beautiful coloring book! Ready to have a look at my little haul? :D<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Iy9nBCFdGC0/V0gxq2D3LoI/AAAAAAAADvE/pAdkVjp3COA8q4lm48jlU6NSeMORRXPmQCLcB/s1600/stackingtheshelves20.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Iy9nBCFdGC0/V0gxq2D3LoI/AAAAAAAADvE/pAdkVjp3COA8q4lm48jlU6NSeMORRXPmQCLcB/s1600/stackingtheshelves20.png" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">ACOMAF, The Rose &amp; The Dagger ,The Kiss of Deception and my coloring book</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span style="color: #45818e;"><b>Physial copies and E-books I bought/received:</b></span><br /><ul><li>The Kiss of Deception by Mary E. Pearson</li><li>A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas </li><li>The Rose and The Dagger by Renee Ahdieh</li></ul><br />And as of the <span style="color: #45818e;">coloring book</span> - I LOVE IT. It's my first one and I'm so incredibly happy I got it because it looks AMAZING. It has beautiful quotes in it and such pretty designs! It's a little hard to color in sometimes - especially the center of the page - because I can't rip out the pages but so far I managed quite good.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mRMR0i1FwpQ/V0g41Y6ExdI/AAAAAAAADvU/Lvidx2er_CUxv3qzab1nY4vnF139gKA_QCLcB/s1600/coloringbook.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mRMR0i1FwpQ/V0g41Y6ExdI/AAAAAAAADvU/Lvidx2er_CUxv3qzab1nY4vnF139gKA_QCLcB/s1600/coloringbook.png" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>I cannot pretend to be impartial about the colours. I rejoice with the brilliant ones, and am genuinely sorry for the poor browns.<br />- Winston Churchill</i></td></tr></tbody></table><table><tbody><tr><td><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tEhSrVj2thc/V0g6kmxX7pI/AAAAAAAADvo/Okf_Ob_ma94pEbacVkpcKcjrbEp7CRX8QCLcB/s1600/coloringbook4.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="221" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tEhSrVj2thc/V0g6kmxX7pI/AAAAAAAADvo/Okf_Ob_ma94pEbacVkpcKcjrbEp7CRX8QCLcB/s320/coloringbook4.png" width="295" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Art is not so much expressing oneself, as it is discovering oneself.<br />- Anawanitia</i></td></tr></tbody></table></td> <td><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-akLXJeowp8g/V0g46ORxRUI/AAAAAAAADvY/coAWW422EMUG9piNs5_qZwwFC__EvzqYwCLcB/s1600/coloringbook2.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="221" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-akLXJeowp8g/V0g46ORxRUI/AAAAAAAADvY/coAWW422EMUG9piNs5_qZwwFC__EvzqYwCLcB/s320/coloringbook2.png" width="295" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>In times of stress drawing is a way of relieving tension.<br />- Gene Black</i></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Which books have you added to your shelves? Anything you can recommend me? Leave a link to your post and I'll check it out! :) </span></div>Yvonne B.https://plus.google.com/103635012579167828942noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1378427472719095758.post-13247317404477136612016-05-22T12:42:00.001+02:002016-05-22T12:56:33.477+02:00Let's talk ACOMAF - A Court of ME (wanting more) and FALLING (in love) + SPN GIF's<div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1ycxUsufFqo/Vzn-QsLX1WI/AAAAAAAADus/oV3UdVCbbPE65ciQlBE_XfCwfJSTrD_HACLcB/s1600/acomaf.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1ycxUsufFqo/Vzn-QsLX1WI/AAAAAAAADus/oV3UdVCbbPE65ciQlBE_XfCwfJSTrD_HACLcB/s1600/acomaf.png" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">What am I doing here? That's basically what I ask myself every day since I finished ACOMAF - everything seems so out of place and as long as it doesn't have to do with Rhysand, Feyre and their companions, it just feels <i>wrong</i>. They've taken over my life, my thoughts and dreams and since I obviously have SO MUCH to say about this glorious book ... I thought I'd share it with YOU - no discussion on a certain topic, friends, but instead we just TALK about all things ACOMAF! Heck yes!</span></div><br />Before you start reading my nonesense, please bear in mind that there'll be <u><b>MAJOR SPOILERS</b></u> - really, I'm going into a loooot of detail and don't want you to read this if you haven't finished the book yet. Come back later (please do that!) or check out my <u>spoiler-free review</u> but stop right here if you're not done with it. <b>DANGEROUS GROUNDS AHEAD, I WARNED YOU!</b><br /><br />I would love to show you the original post I made while reading ACOMAF but it's so unorganzied and contains loads of capslock (you'll find that here too, don't worry) and is in general super hard and much to read - it's kinda like a recap of the book, haha. <br /><br /><a name='more'></a><br /><h3><span style="font-weight: normal;"><u>Tamlin - High Lord of the Spring Court</u></span></h3>Let’s start off with <b>Tamlin</b>, since he’s a big part in the first part of the book. There’s no easy way around it, so I’m just saying it, okay? <b>I HATE HIM. </b>He became such a twisted and crazy person in <i>ACOMAF </i>and I really, really disliked that. Maybe that was SJM's fault for making him this way but something was bound to change ... after Amarantha and everything that has happened, well.<br /><br />He was weird and annoyed me right from the beginning – the things he said to Feyre were absolutely horrible … being his wife made her a “lesser being”, as it seems? He laughed at her when she asked him about the High Ladies of a Court. Like what?! Also, <b>how he treated her … that’s NOT OKAY.</b> Locking her up? Dressing her like she’s a doll that he can show around? He didn’t even care about her well-being! She was slowly withering away and HE DID NOT CARE. Of course, he had his own problems and maybe I understand a <i>teeny tiny little bit</i> where this obsession and protection is coming from … but he claimed to love her so much and yet he didn’t realize how bad she feels? GOD, TAMLIN!! He didn’t treat her as his equal and for never wanting to be a High Lord he now seemed to be okay with it. Feyre just wanted to help him - although she was broken and hallow as well - and he never listened. Never wanted to burden her with any of his/his Court's dealings ... I just didn’t like him - especially not after what we found out from Rhysand. That he was part of killing his family and all that. He's just, ugh no!<br /><br /><blockquote class="tr_bq"><span style="font-family: &quot;georgia&quot; , &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i>"When you spend so long trapped in darkness, you find that the darkness begins to stare back."</i></span></span> </blockquote><br />And the ending?! HE MADE A BARGAIN WITH THE KING. To get Feyre back, even though she sent him a letter, telling him <i>to NOT look for her and that she willingly left his Court</i> to stay with Rhysand – he NEVER accepted anything she said. <b>He sees her as a thropy, a subject he owns, that he possesses</b> and even went so far as to SELL HER to work with the King once he retrieved her – what husband would do this to you?! If he claims to love you?!? HOW COULD HE! I didn’t believe how much of an asshole he could be but … well, there it is. All the things he did rubbed me the wrong way, he's just such a unhealthy person for Feyre and I really hope he either changes or that she kills him, hurts him really badly ... or just gets away from him. I don't know.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://37.media.tumblr.com/2f34313a29c8500e85bdf43c82f8eec4/tumblr_n7ogpizi061rjv523o3_500.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://37.media.tumblr.com/2f34313a29c8500e85bdf43c82f8eec4/tumblr_n7ogpizi061rjv523o3_500.gif" height="230" width="400" /></a></div><br /><br /><h3><span style="font-weight: normal;"><u>Lucien - Emissary of the Spring Court</u></span></h3>I was also very disappointed in <b>Lucien</b> – I REALLY liked him in the first book. He seemed to be a great character and I was craving more of his friendship with Feyre … however that all changed. You could still see that he cares about her and that it hurt him how bad Feyre felt but obviously never <i>enough </i>to actually do something about it. <b>He obeyed Tamlin and followed his every instruction</b>, which made me like him less and less … too bad.<br /><br /><b>And then there’s this ridiculous revelation at the end.</b> Feyre’s sisters, Nesta and Elain, were both turned into Fae and ALL OF A SUDDEN <b>Lucien bonded with Elain – she’s now his Mate.</b> Great. Just that I thought this was super weird and I’m honestly not sure what to think of it. I’m 100% certain SJM has had a reason for HIM being her mate (I wanted it to be Azriel although not relationship-wise, just friendship - makes sense to you?) but I don’t see it yet? He’ll have to work with Feyre to be able to ever see Elain again but it’ll prove difficult … he knows Feyre was lying at the end, when she sacrificed herself for Rhysand and her family, but he couldn’t do anything about it. I’m really curious to see where this is going – especially with their past and the friendship they had – maybe it’ll make Lucien realize that he and Tamlin had been wrong all along? I hope so.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://67.media.tumblr.com/0a7de2e0b9016c1a351ed75b9f0b90d8/tumblr_o6epfeDbkU1v41sjao1_500.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://67.media.tumblr.com/0a7de2e0b9016c1a351ed75b9f0b90d8/tumblr_o6epfeDbkU1v41sjao1_500.gif" /></a></div><br /><h3><span style="font-weight: normal;"><u>Rhysand - High Lord of the Night Court</u></span></h3><b>How about we talk about my favorite part for a while? RHYSAND.</b> What I feel for this character is insane and honestly, I went a bit crazy reading this book - you can ask <a href="http://www.alltheselives.com/" target="_blank">Maaike @ All These Lives</a> if you don't believe me, she has a whole Twitter DM protocol of me going crazy and shouting in capslock at her - thanks again, lovely! I wouldn't have survived this without you, haha. Before I get into details as of <i>why </i>I love him so much, I want to mention that Warner (from the <i>Shatter Me</i> series) has been my favorite book-boyfriend for SUCH A LONG TIME - really, there was no one quite as amazing as he was ... that changed now. <b>Rhysand claimed his throne and I'm sure he doesn't plan on giving it to someone else anytime soon</b>. Fine by me because I LOVE HIM. WITH ALL MY HEART.<br /><br />Rhysand's first appearance in the book was <i>so </i>him. He crashed Feyre's wedding with a purred <i>"Hello, Feyre darling"</i> and I INTERNALLY SCREAMED. It immediately brought a grin to my face because he was so cocky, arrogant but charming and I loved it. I really did. That was his facade and I would've still been all over him - am I weird?<br /><br /><blockquote class="tr_bq"><span style="font-family: &quot;georgia&quot; , &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i>"My friend through many dangers. My lover who had healed my broken and weary soul. My mate who had waited for me against all hope, despite all odds."</i></span></span></blockquote><br />He seemed very different though - <b>he is one of the most understanding and kind characters I've read about in a while</b> and actually cared about Feyre. Sure, I haven't forgotten everything he did in the first book but I might have been a bit blinded anyway ... I already loved him so much in <i>ACOTAR</i>. Oh well, that's me choosing always those broken, mysterious and dark characters. He freed Feyre from Tamlin's prison and gave her everything she needed to become herself again ... slowly but surely. He helped her through this hard time and never pushed her into doing something but encouraged her to at least try - if she can't do it that's okay as well, he wouldn't judge her but instead support and accept her decision.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://31.media.tumblr.com/ceb91891f4a0eee8245448b94ff4967e/tumblr_mwo2gdyT3n1ruqtayo1_500.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://31.media.tumblr.com/ceb91891f4a0eee8245448b94ff4967e/tumblr_mwo2gdyT3n1ruqtayo1_500.gif" height="220" width="400" /></a></div><br /><br />I loved the subtle hints he gave Feyre on how he feels - it always seemed like a joke but after you're finished and reflect back on everything Rhys said ... well, it makes perfect sense. <b>He knew all along that Feyre was his Mate</b> but never pushed it onto her ... he made her fall in love with him as a person. They were flirting, bickering and "fighting" again - their dynamic was just incredibly enjoyable to read. She never had this with Tamlin!<br /><br />The notes they passed back and forth all the time - their own, secret language - made this so much sweeter and OH MY GOD. I have so many feels for these two, can you tell? I'M IN LOVE.<br /><br /><blockquote class="tr_bq"><span style="font-family: &quot;georgia&quot; , &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;"><i><span style="font-size: large;">"Rhys still knelt, wings drooping across the white sheets, head bowed, his tattoos stark against his golden skin. A dark, fallen prince."</span></i></span></blockquote><br /><b>The first moment I was really scared and anxious was when Rhys had his nightmare</b>, do you remember? The house itself was groaning and it was completely dark ... Feyre was trying to get through it to Rhys, to get him to listen to her. <b>I WAS DYING.</b> I really thought something bad had happened to him - you should've felt my heartbeat! I was feeling like a crazy person!<br /><br />I hurt so much for Rhysand in that moment ... <b>how can one be so good deep in his heart and be hated by so many?</b> Sure, he's trying to hard to keep the not-caring, manipulative-High Lord facade but I think it's mostly to keep <i>himself </i>save and guarded. When he's with Feyre he shows his vulnerable side and she gets it ... <b>she understands him, she knows the true Rhysand and loves him no matter what.</b> OHHH BE STILL MY HEART, BE STILL.<br /><br /><b>Chapter 48 was my undoing.</b> I was in full-on fangirl mode by then and really had trouble concentrating on something else that was NOT Rhysand and Feyre. Pathetic me, I know. <b>The sexual tension was killing me</b> and OH MAN, was I glad when things finally moved on and got ... hot and steamy. Like, REALLY hot and REALLY steamy. On Goodreads <i>ACOMAF </i>is categorized as YOUNG ADULT, well, I definitely wouldn't say that. Holy shit. *fans self*<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m7u0wz46Ue1r71kvv.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m7u0wz46Ue1r71kvv.gif" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>All was good for a short while, too perfect even but I was happy and they were happy until ... things happened. Rhysand was shot by ash arrows and Feyre was frantic as she searched for him, not being able to connect through the bond they shared.<b> I WAS SCARED AS HELL.</b> I had tears in my eyes as she finally found him, almost dying, and didn't know what to do with myself. Nothing new here, right? I was CONSTANTLY dying throughout this book, haha.<br /><br /><blockquote class="tr_bq"><span style="font-family: &quot;georgia&quot; , &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i>"I love it when you look at me like that. "The purr in his voice heated my blood. "Like what?" "Like my power isn't something to run from. Like you see me."</i>&nbsp; </span></span></blockquote><br />The story -<b> the FULL story</b> - that Rhysand told Feyre was so beautiful but heartbreaking at the same time. He told her about their mating bond and everything that had happened - he told her everything she wanted to know. Had to know. He endured SO MUCH during her time with Tamlin. But <b>once again, this proves what an amazing character/man Rhysand actually is</b> - he never pushed anything onto Feyre, never told her about the mating bond and let her live with Tamlin as long as she was happy/healthy but it destroyed him to see her withering away ... so he had to do something. He didn't want to and couldn't let her light fade away ... he wanted to make her feel alive again - which he did. Yes, he did terrible things but ... he did them for a reason. And it's not like it doesn't hurt him, like he's not remembering them or just forgetting them. He lives with it. Every freaking day of his immortal life. I HAVE SO MANY FEELS FOR RHYSAND. HE'S PERFECT AND YA'LL CAN SAY OTHERWISE BUT HE'S MY BAE AND HE DESERVES THE LOVE FEYRE GIVES HIM AND HE'S GOOD THE WAY HE IS.<br /><br /><h3><span style="font-weight: normal;"><u>Feyre - High Lady of the Night Court</u></span></h3>Like I already mentioned, <b>my love for Feyre only grew with this book.</b> She's such a different character now - strong, passionate and protective of the ones she loves. I just love her a lot! There were so many interesting things we discovered about her new powers and everything else!<br /><br />I really liked her abilities and was glad she started to train them ... so many different ones! The <b>wind shield-thingy she used first to protect herself from Tamlin</b> as he destroyed the study (seriously, dude?!), the <b>water creatures</b> ... <b>winnowing </b>and and and. SO MANY! And also the tracking "ability" - when they discovered this about her, I felt like she finally had a reason to keep going ... Rhysand made it clear that he/they need her and that only she can help make things better and I think that's what <i>she </i>needed. She always wanted to help, to not feel useless and weak.<br /><br /><blockquote class="tr_bq"><i><span style="font-family: &quot;georgia&quot; , &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">"I was not a pet, not a doll, not an animal.<br />I was a survivor, and I was strong.<br />I would not be weak, or helpless again<br />I would not, could not be broken. Tamed."</span></span></i> </blockquote><br />Her relationships with Rhy's Inner Circle (don't worry, I'll get to them soon!) were amazing as well. She had an <b>emotional moment with Cassian</b> on the field as they trained and OH MAN, I HURT FOR HER. <b>Killing those 2 faeries in the first book really damaged her</b> but she realized that while it'll always be a part of her and will never not hurt ... it doesn't have to break her. She can and WILL learn to live with it but she'll never forget.<br /><br /><b>The ending was freaking brilliant but also broke my heart.</b> First the bond that the king broke - I REALLY thought it was the mating bond ... they made this so real, so believable and I was full on crazy! I had to close the book and take deep, deep breaths (again, thanks to Maaike for telling me IMMEDIATELY that it was NOT the mating bond - otherwise I would've died) before I was able to continue. SO CRUEL, SARAH. SO CRUEL AND UNFAIR.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://media.giphy.com/media/4mmZNPKXuT6cU/giphy.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="https://media.giphy.com/media/4mmZNPKXuT6cU/giphy.gif" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><b>She's the <i>High Lady of the Night Court</i> now.</b> I FREAKING LOVED THIS! Remember when I wrote Tamlin laughed at her for this thought? HA!!! Rhysand knows what's best. And now she's - most likely - taking down the Spring Court and Tamlin from within ... heck yes! I support it!<br /><br /><h3><span style="font-weight: normal;"><u>Rhysand's Inner Circle - Amren, Mor, Cassian &amp; Azriel</u></span></h3>I really like Rhysand's Inner Circle - his friends, his family - although<b> I was very wary of Amren at first ...</b> she seems a little strange and her being an ancient creature that no one really knows anything about is freaking creepy. <b>She proved herself more than once though and now I love her.</b> She's such a strong character and I'm so, so happy that they have her on their side. Also, the little bonding moment they had after escaping their watery grave (thanks water-wraiths, phew!) was great!<br /><br /><b>Mor became an amazing friend to Feyre</b>. She's such a great character with a tragic background. My heart broke for her when we found out all the horrible things that had happened to her.<br /><br /><b>Cassian </b>is a funny guy that I definitely would be interested in hanging out with ... and while I'm at it, <b>who else can see him and Nesta becoming an actual thing?</b> Maybe they're Mates?! I think they' fit great and want this to happen, so, so badly! BUT HIS WINGS. OH MY GOOOD!!! I couldn't believe it. No, no, no. Poor baby. :(<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://media.giphy.com/media/NyaHmV5dGKoSY/giphy.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://media.giphy.com/media/NyaHmV5dGKoSY/giphy.gif" /></a></div><br /><b>Azriel </b>is probably one of the most interesting characters ... the <b>shadowsinger </b>gift he has makes me really curious and excited to find out more about him! He seems to be <b>head over heels in love with Mor</b> but never acted on his feelings ... neither did she. And as I mentioned above, <b>I would've liked a mating bond between him and Elain</b> - I don't know why, but they seemed to get along just fine. This could've been a great friendship, but please no more. He and Mor are perfectly fine.<br /><br /><h3><span style="font-weight: normal;"><u>Interesting side stories &amp; bitchy queens</u></span></h3><b>There's so much potential for future novella's and I WANT THEM ALL.</b> I love these little side stories SJM put into the book and definitely want to read more about them. <b>The Prison &amp; the Bone Carver</b>, for example, would make a great short story! All the trapped ancient creatures in there ... I'M SO CURIOUS! Everything seemed so mysterious and dark but kinda fascinating? I WANNA KNOW MORE!!!<br /><br /><b>The Weaver</b> is another one I found sooooo good as well! She's blind and has hoarded loads of different objects from High Lords and other creatures over the years ... Feyre had to retrieve a ring of Rhysand's Mother and barely escaped ... the roof of her house was built of hair, there were bones and ugh, it was so disgusting. Also, a story about Amren would be nice as well! <br /><br />And then we have some <b>bitchy queens</b>. I disliked them all immediately but at least ONE queen understood the situation and believed in what Rhys and the others showed them. I pretty much knew that they couldn't be trusted. What happened to Velaris was so sad and terrible ... <b>I offically volunteer to kill them myself.</b><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://31.media.tumblr.com/8486305a15df4652dbad0d88561a482f/tumblr_muiv7xJbmw1s8l4eao1_500.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://31.media.tumblr.com/8486305a15df4652dbad0d88561a482f/tumblr_muiv7xJbmw1s8l4eao1_500.gif" height="223" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cccccc;">______________________________________________________ </span></div><br />I have so much more to say but I think that's enough for now - I wanna hear YOUR thoughts! This book totally wrecked me and made me an emotional mess. I'm in love with the characters, the story and Sarah J. Maas' writing in general. She's brilliant! ACOMAF is definitely one of my alltime faves now.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">What are YOUR thoughts on the book? Anything you can add? Do you agree/disagree with me? Did you feel as betrayed by Tamlin as Feyre and I? How deep is your love for Rhysand? DO you even love him?! Share your thoughts in the comments and also link me to your reviews - I wanna read them!! </span></div><br />Yvonne B.https://plus.google.com/103635012579167828942noreply@blogger.com17